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Bile Reflux

deactivated member
on 8/24/12 8:42 pm

I had the MGB is 2007 and for the last 6 months or so I've been having terrible bile reflux. I've read that this is a a rare side effect of this type of surgery. Has anyone else dealt with this issue?

shoutjoy
on 8/25/12 10:04 am - Culpeper, VA

Other on 05/28/00 with

Hi,

This is common among all walks of life, not just weight loss surgery patients. Many times, it's due to eating certain veggies that can cause this. I take a Prevacid almost every night before bed and it seems to help. Check with your doctor to see if this is something you could take. Every time that happens to me, I look back over my day to check what I have eaten or drank. I realize I need to eat less of certain foods. You want to get this under control. I hope this helps.

Paula Warner, Certified Support Group Leader, Bariatric Support Centers International. OH Support Group Leader/Coach. Cleveland Clinic Certified. Curves Complete/Circuit Coach.

deactivated member
on 8/28/12 3:21 am

What I'm having is far worse than the typical gerd. I'm throwing up a great deal of bile, this is definitely not typical. There's no amount of Prevacid, Prilosec, or Tums that can take care of this situation. I feel certain is has to do with the MGB surgery. I have an appointment with my dr next week. I pray more surgery isn't necessary. Thanks for trying to help...

shoutjoy
on 8/28/12 9:23 am - Culpeper, VA

Other on 05/28/00 with

Bi

Then don't delay. See an ENT specialist and your doctor

Paula Warner, Certified Support Group Leader, Bariatric Support Centers International. OH Support Group Leader/Coach. Cleveland Clinic Certified. Curves Complete/Circuit Coach.

nurseQ
on 8/30/12 3:29 pm - Allen, TX

VSG on 07/27/12 with

I just had my surgery 07/27/2012 and I have noticed that to be a problem for myself. My surgeon states that if it gets worse or doesn't go away and option would be to convert my sleeve to a bypass :(

Happy nurseQ

shoutjoy
on 9/4/12 12:24 am - Culpeper, VA

Other on 05/28/00 with

Hi,

Sorry you two seem to be having this issue. I know that every procedure has their own set of risks. Maybe this was not the procedure for you two. I wish you luck on your journey.

Paula Warner, Certified Support Group Leader, Bariatric Support Centers International. OH Support Group Leader/Coach. Cleveland Clinic Certified. Curves Complete/Circuit Coach.

alicemenezes
on 1/22/13 2:27 am

Bile reflux is rare but is seen many-a -times after a gastric bypass surgery. However, it goes away after a year. I'm very sorry for you two. I'm sure something will be worked out. I just wanted to know if bile reflux is really dangerous in anyway or is it just one of the side- effects that will pass?

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