Question:
Would someone tell me what all the abreviations is?
You may think I am crazy but I would like to know what these abrevations stand for? RNY,DISTAL,PROXMIAL,DS,AMOS,PBD-DS,RGB,VGB AND ANY OTHERS PLEASE — [Anonymous] (posted on October 6, 2000)
October 6, 2000
No crazy questions here! Surgery types:<br> <a
href="http://www.gastricbypass.com">RNY=Roux en Y</a>;
<br><a
href="http://www.duodenalswitch.com">DS=Duodenal
Switch</a>; <BR><a
href="http://www.mywls.com/Duodenal_Switch/duodenal_switch.html">BPD/DS</a>
=Biliopancreatic Diversion w/Duodenal Switch<br> VBG=Vertical Banded
Gastroplasty;<br> AMOS=Association for Morbid Obesity Support (this
web site); <br><a
href="http://www.cstobesity.com">Fobi Pouch</a>
— [Deactivated Member]
October 6, 2000
Forgot a couple: proximal, medial, distal = the amount of intestine
bypassed. Proximal a little, distal a lot. Each surgeon uses his own
measurements to define these. Hope this helps!
— [Deactivated Member]
October 7, 2000
Hi, i will answer those that I can. ready? <b>RNY</b>~
Roux-en-Y.. <b>Distal, Proximal, Medial </b>~ refer generally
to the length of bypass in the intestines. Dr.s definations generally vary
as to the length of each. <b>AMOS</b>~ is the Association for
Morbid Obesity Support as for the rest i know what they are but couldn't
spell them with out checking.. so i will get the correct spelling and check
back to see if they have been answered. Good luck!
— blank first name B.
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