Biliary Duct Obstruction & Roux en Y Gastric Bypass

Posted by josephpreid @josephpreid, Mar 22 4:38pm

After a routine blood test, I was diagnosed with high liver enzymes. Fast forward to an ED visit, overnight hospital stay for observation, and being told my local hospital can't remove the 3 stones in my biliary duct because of my Roux en Y gastric bypass. I'm waiting on an appointment with a sub-specialist at another local hospital for treatment.

I'm curious if anyone has encountered biliary duct obstructions and how their procedure to remove them after gastric bypass went.

Thanks!

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Bariatric Surgery & Weight Loss Support Group.

Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Mar 23 2:56pm

josephpreid @josephpreid

I had my gallbladder removed many years prior to Roux en Y gastric bypass surgery due to gallstones.

Just wondering if they stones are gallstones ?

josephpreid | @josephpreid | Mar 23 7:12pm

Not sure. I had my gallbladder removed AFTER my Roux en Y gastric bypass. The doctors said since my gallbladder was inflamed at the time of removal and how long ago it was removed, there may be leftover gallstones. I guess I'll know after they're removed.

Please sign in or register to post a reply.