Question:
To any of you that had surgery at BTC, what type did we have, proximal or distal?

I guess it all depends on how much weight we had to lose. I saw a question about it here a while ago and ever since then it's been in the back of my mind. Thanks!    — Kris T. (posted on June 27, 2004)

June 28, 2004
Proximal at Texas BTC in Wylie
   — Ann B.

June 28, 2004
I was told distal by my surgeon at Barix Clinics Scottsdale. He bypassed 150 cm. I asked for and received a copy of my surgery report and have it in my personal records notebook. I believe that Dr. Terry Simpson in his new book available on this site says that anything over 100 cm is considered distal for INSURANCE PURPOSES. I know there is much discussion on what exactly is proximal vs distal and the amount bypassed, etc so the topic has a great deal of varying opinions. Sandra
   — Arizona_Sun

June 28, 2004
I was also told proximal by my surgeon. His assistant said it was about 150 cm bypassed. But I haven't seen the surgery notes yet.
   — Dragonfly2B2

July 7, 2004
As a previous BTC nurse, the surgeons don't really consider it proximal or distal. Usually, you have about 150cm bypassed, but it is not the same for each patient....they actually measure the intestine once they get in there and based on your height and weight, determine how much to bypass. At least that is what a couple of the surgeons at BTC in Ypsilanti where I worked told me.
   — Lynette B.