Question:
what does distal rny mean? what is the difference,

   — Susan G. (posted on November 13, 2002)

November 13, 2002
The length of intestines being bypassed.
   — Linda A.

November 14, 2002
More of the intestine is bypassed in a distal procedure. As a result there is more malabsorbtion of nutrients and usually faster weightloss.
   — LLinderman