I've 230+ lbs to lose - is proximal RNY surgery enough?

I had surgery 5/2/03. So far all is ok but I'm worried my surgeon didn't bypass enough small intesting for the amount of weight I need to lose and keep off (230 lbs). I was told by my surgeon that my bypass was the standard proximal bypass with about 150 cm of small intestine bypassed (about 5 feet). But I've read that for people with a BMI of 60 or greater, distal surgery is the way to go as it allows for greater weight loss and ability to keep it off. I've read other places though that 150 cm bypassed is not proximal but more medial, so I am all confused. I am worried that they didn't bypass enough of my small intestine and would be interested in finding out if anyone else with 200+ lbs to lose was successful with just the proximal surgery. Thanks in advance for any and all feedback!

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