Bile Reflux

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?

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.

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...

 Bi

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

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 :(

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.

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?