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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
gastric bypass and subsequent problems
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
This forum is for questions and support regarding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) / Acid Reflux with topics including: Causes, Constipation, Diagnosis, Diarrhea, Drugs and OTC medications, Living with GERD, Loss of Appetite, Preventing Flare-ups, Research, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Support, Surgery, Tests, Treatments.
gastric bypass and subsequent problems
by chrysoula, Jun 08, 2009 12:54PM
My daughter had gastric bypass surgery 8 yrs ago..no problems until 7/08 when she had a perforated ulcer. Since then, she had several more ulcers, hernias, twisted and obstructed bowels and all manner of tests and has been hospitalized 7 more times. The dr is now telling her that she has a reflux (not acid) that is in her small stomach pouch and they feel they will have to reverse her original bariatric surgery to alleviate her pain. My questions are: is this the only option? can it be controlled with diet? what caused it to show up and why didn't they catch it 4 weeks ago when she had the same battery of tests for the same painful stomach issues? And where would I research a good second surgical opinion? Thank you - I am beside myself with worry and no answers.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Jun 13, 2009 04:22AM
, Jun 13, 2009 04:22AM
