proximal vs. distal questions
I am having my surgery next month (hopefully)… I have had to find a
new surgeon and went to meet him last week. I am confused.
My previous surgeon told me I would have approx 100 cm of “common
channel”… is that the portion AFTER the intestines meet back up?
If so, is that proximal or distal?
This new surgeon said he would be doing a proximal surgery bypassing
about 100 cm or so… I am confused… do they measure the part they
bypass or the part that is left?
AND, my final question… the doc said I needed a flinstone twice a
day for the rest of my life. That is “all” he told me so far as far
as nutrition… I have been told that they go more in detail after my
insurance approval, when I come in for pre-opps two weeks before
surgery. He doesn’t allow protein drinks for the first week, after
that it is fine… Do I still only have 30 grams at a time and how
many grams a day???
thanks!!!
Pam
June 1st, 2006 at 9:08 am
Hello All,
I am scheduled for my RNY at Mass General Hosp. in
Boston on 10/10/03 with Dr. Pratt. I have been
researching surgery for well over a year now and was
sure the RNY was my best choice. HOWEVER, now I read a
post from someone who is quite confident that the DS
is far better for keeping the weight off long term! I
need help! PLEASE reply to this if you have any
information that supports 1 surgery over the other. My
biggest fear (aside from dying) is regaining the
weight after surgery…like I have done after every
large weight loss in the past! PLEASE HELP!
Sandy