Bile reflux. 7 yr. post-of gastric bypass, needing partial gastrectomy due to bile reflux., HELP!

I had a distal gastric bypass 7 years ago. 4 months ago, I started experiencing severe lower (unused) stomach pain, diarriah, and passing large amounts of bile, blood, and mucus in my stool. Now, my Doc says I need to have a sub-total gastrectomy to fix this problem. I am just a little freaked out about going under the knife again, but know I can't take living with this bile thing much longer. They have called it duodenogastric reflux or DGR. Anybody ever hear of this, or had it happen? I am also concerned about weight loss after this next surgery. I am 150 at 5"10, and can't lose too much more for my taste, 25 pounds tops- no, I don't plan on being another Karen Carpenter. Please send help! Anyone who has any suggs, please, please, write. I'm very thankful for this site, I wish it was around the first time for me. Thanks, Sharon [email protected]

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