Question:
My surgeon told me that the RNY would get rid of my REFLUX problem.

My question is does the BPS/DS also control REFLUX ? Thanks for any input from those with experience in this area.    — Linda Y. (posted on July 2, 2000)

July 2, 2000
So far my open rny got rid of my acid reflux. i don't know much about bps/ds.
   — Sharon T.

July 2, 2000
I had an open rny and my reflux is gone, too. For the first time in years I actually sleep through the night!
   — Barbara S.

July 2, 2000
Hi Linda... The answer is yes, the bps/ds does control reflux, but I'm not too good at explaining. My doctor told me he removes the part of the stomach that makes the acid which is also why DS postop's dont have a problem with ulcers. To get a more technical answer, please post your question to the DS list at: <a href="http://www.egroups.com/group/duodenalswitch">www.duodenalswitch.com</a>
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 2, 2000
My Gerd is gone too from my RNY. I sleep through every night now, where I use to suck tums all night. Never had to have a tums since surgery almost 10 months ago.
   — Laura L.