Is a Laproscopy RNY procedure reversable & return to work

During our consultation, our surgeon told my husband and me that he only performs OPEN RNYs in his practice because the LAP RNY procedures are not reversable and there is more risk. Can anyone provide information on this? Also, what is the difference between distal & proximal. Are patients supposed to tell the doctor which type of RNY (distal or proximal) they want to have? One other question I have is about the return to work after an open RNY. My husband thinks he will be able to return to his desk job in one week. Could some of you share how long you were out of the office due to your surgery and tell which kind of surgery (OPEN or LAP) you had? Thanks in advance to all who reply. :)

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