Question:
What is RNY-distal and proximal

   — Patricia T. (posted on October 22, 2001)

October 22, 2001
This refers to the amount of intestines bypassed during the RNY surgery. Distal means bypassing the most. I am having the Open RNY Distal. I am not sure about the amount bypassed but I know proximal means bypassing less than Distal.
   — Melody F.

October 22, 2001
Lots of answers in the library, try there.
   — Marie A.

October 22, 2001
Check out the library using the keywords distal, proximal, or even RNY. There are many good answers to this question there. Good luck.
   — [Anonymous]