Success greater with more/less bypassed??

Hello Everyone! I have recently had my consultation with my surgeon and am waiting to hear from BCBS of GA. for insurance approval(hopefully!) and was wondering if anyone could explain the difference between distal and proximal? My surgeon explained that he will be doing a lap RNY of 85cm bypassed. This seemed like a small amount bypassed?? Is there a difference in the outcome of the surgery and weight loss results based on the amount bypassed? I am 340# and need to lose 174 excess weight according to their charts. I do realize how much I lose is mostly up to me and the surgery is just a tool, however, it seems to me that greater weightloss amounts are achieved when more of the intestines are bypassed? Anyone with information on this? Thanks so much and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Kristy...waiting patiently :0 Dr. Smith 340/340/??

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