Question:
After Surgery, what happens the the HCL Acid Production level, and how is the acid ha

I was speaking with my Aunt the other day, explaining the procedure that I am going to have, and she (a RN), wanted to know, that with a DS (this may also apply to other surgery types), what happens with the HCL Acid production - how is the acid handled? I have searched the database here and it is not noted anywhere, so I am hoping that someone out there has heard about this and can answer this for me. Thanks!    — Lynda B. (posted on October 2, 2002)

October 2, 2002
I'm also not familiar with the DS procedure, but with the RNY it's my understanding that the stomach will produce somewhat less acid due to lesser amounts of food intake and lack of food presence in the "original" stomach. The acid will travel from the stomach and meet up with the food further down the digestive tract. I believe that is one reason why the stomach is not removed during bypass surgery. Your body needs the digestive enzymes present in the stomach so that you can properly digest and absorb food.
   — Laura S.