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What's the difference between proximal and distal RNY?

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Mid West    99

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Hi guys, does anyone know what the difference between proximal and distal bypass is?

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cat1342    14

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It's how much small intestine is bypassed. Distal= further away=more malabsorbtion, proximal= closer to the stomach=less malabsorbtion. At least this is my understanding.

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