Guest guest Posted September 12, 2001 Report Share Posted September 12, 2001 At 7:59 PM -0700 9/12/01, Shirley Groom wrote: >I've been reading and studying the two for a while now. I still don't >understand why DS has a higher incidence in malnutrition than RNY. Don't >they both have a malabsorption component? Distal RnY is similar, but the RnY common channel can be longer (medial) or much longer (proximal) than that of the DS. Longer common channel = more absorption. Most RnY-ers have no idea about these details or whether they were done proximally, medially or distally. Medial or proximal RnY can also explain why many regain weight after their pouch stretches. --Steve -- Steve Goldstein, age 61 Lap BPD/DS on May 2, 2001 Dr. Elariny, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Virginia Starting (05/02/01) BMI = 51 BMI on 09/12 = 41 (-63 lb.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2001 Report Share Posted September 12, 2001 Both the distal roux en Y and the DS have a malabsorption component that is comparable. There should be no higher incidence of malnutrition with either surgery as long as the patient remembers to take their supplements AS INSTRUCTED! Theresa > I've been reading and studying the two for a while now. I still don't > understand why DS has a higher incidence in malnutrition than RNY. Don't > they both have a malabsorption component? Someone explain. > ~~ShirleyAnn in Arcata > Pre-op Dr Welker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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