Proximal v. Distal
On 08/22/2002 at 5:42:22 AM Pacific Daylight Time slompashirt@…
wrote:
<<How does the surgeon determine how much of the small intestine to bypass.
Does it depend on how much you need to lose? Does this have an affect on
your ability to keep the weight off long term? Are there more side effects with
more intestine bypassed?
My insurance company dictated the precise procedure my doctor was allowed to
perform. I’m in California and I have HealthNet. Others may have difference
experiences.