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i asked a question a few days ago about this bitter liqiud that comes up in my sleep in the night and makes me feel like im choking an cant breath. i was told by some of you that it was BILE what is BILE? thank you in advance    — Latisha M. (posted on October 23, 2002)

October 23, 2002
I have heard that this is common among people that have the MGB proceedure, because the bile (gall bladder juice) is diverted in a strange way. I would encourage you to talk to your surgeon, as this fluid could cause you problems. Good Luck!
   — Cara F.

October 23, 2002
BILE - A greenish-yellow fluid secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile plays an important role in the intestinal absorption of fats. Bile is secreted by the liver and contains cholesterol, bile salts, and waste products such as bilirubin. Bile salts aid in the digestion of fats. Bile passes out of the liver via the bile duct where it is stored in the gallbladder and released in response to a fat-containing meal.
   — deniece M.

October 23, 2002
It can also be stomach acid. I have had the same experience many times because of GERD. I do not have a gallbladder.
   — Lesa H.

October 23, 2002
The last poster is correct. It can also be stomach acid that regrugates back up into the esophagus from the upper stomach. It is often seen in people with a history of sleep apnea. Have you been tested?
   — LLinderman

October 23, 2002
See you PCP for the famous purple pill. Also do you eat before going to sleep. There are many causes, let your Doc figure it out.
   — faybay

October 23, 2002
My surgeon send me home on Pepcid 2 times a day to keep that from happening and the heartburn You might just want to call your surgeons office and see if they will give you Pepcid or Prilosec which cuts down GERD gastro esophageal reflux (sp?) The medication usually does the trick Good Luck!!!!!
   — Peggy A.