Bile Reflux/Heartburn

[Phillip S 5]

I have not posted before, but have used this forum for much needed information in preparing for and after surgery. I was sleeved In October 2012 and am close to 6 months out. I have been having heartburn and acid reflux multiple times daily. I had an EGD today as a follow up to see if there were any issues. The doctor has found that I have bile reflux which when mixed with the acid in your stomach can cause acid reflux and heartburn. I was prescribed Reglan to help to control the bile, however I have seen that this medication has some possible adverse permanent side effects. I was also told that if it does not get under control that the only way to control it is to convert to a full bypass to put the bile lower in the intestinal track. I would like to know if any one has had this issue and if any medication has helped or have you had to convert your sleeve to full bypass. I like my sleeve and have done well - 63 lbs in 6 months. I have researched and found that this condition is rare. Any info, suggestions, or help would be great.

[TexasMiss 314]

Did your dr put you on a PPI after surgery?

[Phillip S 5]

Doctor put me on 80mg Pepcid and Maloxx 2-4 time daily. I now have that in addtion to 10mg Reglan 3 times a day.

[TexasMiss 314]

Wow, ok. Was just curious if that was the reason.

[Fixerupper 335]

Somewhere on these boards there is a sleever taking about a doctor using a ring of magnets I think around the esophogus which allowed things to go down but keeps the avoid and bike from coming back up. This was as an alternative to full bypass.

[Fixerupper 335]

I just googled "magnets offer reflux relief" and a lot of info came up.