Question:
what is the difference in proximal and distal LAP roux en y?

   — Keishia R. (posted on April 1, 2003)

April 1, 2003
This question was asked a couple days ago. You might try expanding the list to look at the last 300 questions or going into the archives to find the answer. (I can't explain it too well :-)
   — Kimberly L.

April 1, 2003
Did you look in the library? This question is asked at least once a week.
   — Delores S.

April 1, 2003
This question gets asked so often because it asked by newbies, who are just beginning their WLS investigation. Often these folks are looking for more than a answer to this question but looking for companionship during what can be a scary but exciting idea. Getting the weight off.I myself early on asked questions to just know others were out there with similiar concerns and problems.
   — bob-haller

April 1, 2003
It is the amount of intestine bypassed. A proximal is approximately 150 cm or less bypassed, a medial is around 150 and a distal is over 150, usually closer to 200 cm. Those who have way over 100 pounds to lose usually have the distal. The more bypassed the more you malabsorb. The good part is you don't absorb as much so you lose more, the bad part is that you don't absorb the good stuff like vitamins and have to work harder to get in these things thru supplements.
   — Cindy R.