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In the left panel, the normal GI anatomy is shown. In the right panel, the anatomy after RYGB is shown. The green arrow indicates the passage of nutrients from the gastric pouch directly to the distal part of the jejunum (through the alimentary limb). The blue arrow indicates the passage of gastric, pancreatic, and bile fluids to jejunum (through the secretory limb).
