Question:
I just went to my Dr he only does proximal

I would like to hear from all you Proximal.That your starting wieght is around 290.Thanks    — WLS2003 (posted on February 19, 2003)

February 19, 2003
I had a proximal on July 15th of 2002. I am 7 months out and have lost 132 pounds. I started at 360 pds. and now weigh 228. I still have 60 more pounds to lose and was told I needed the distal however, my surgeon only does proximals too. I am glad I had it. I think walking helps me alot and to lose 132 pounds in 7 months tells me the proximal is a good thing along with the distal.
   — Judy W.

February 19, 2003
Hi Pam, I had a proximal RNY and am very happy with it. My starting weight was 315lbs. I am 5'6" and 34 years old. I will a year post op on March 13th and have lost 115lbs. I discussed with my surgeon which he would do Proximal or Distal. He said as far as long term results there is not a huge difference in weight loss. The only really big differences is how much nutrients that you absorb out of your food and vitamines that you take. He prefers the proximal, and said that it cause less mal absobtion in the long run. I am extremely happy with my surgery and results. Hope this helps. Hugs and smiles..
   — MnShadows

February 20, 2003
I am 71/2 months post op with a starting weight of 299 & have lost about 110 pounds so far. Best wishes in your process.
   — Heather N.

February 20, 2003
Thank you all for the info.I feel much better.:)
   — WLS2003

February 20, 2003
I'm a proximal lap RNY. Started at 278 at 5'8". One year post op, I'm at 162 (a loss of 116 pounds). Weight loss was slower for me than others, but it was steady. Also, I never actually added any formal exercise to my program. I'm very happy with the results. Only took a year to go from Morbidly Obese BMI of 42 to Ideal BMI of 24.
   — Kathy J.