Question:
What is the difference between proximal and distal RNY?

   — Nik K. (posted on May 10, 2002)

May 10, 2002
I believe it something to do with how far down the intestines they go to cut and bring up to re route up to the stomach. Hopefully that gets you on a better track to help answer you question!
   — Rebecca B.

May 10, 2002
It is the amount of intestine that the doctor bypasses. Proximal is a small amount of intestine is bypassed and distal is alot of intestine bypassed. The more that is bypassed the less you absorb. I had a very distal bypass. My surgeon bypassed 9 ft. so that I would be able to make it to goal. I lost 333 pounds in 18 months. I hope this helps. Your Weight Loss Pal,
   — DeeDubbs