My doctors will not recommend acid reflux surgery or bariatric surgery even though they have said the acid reflux is causing 8 bouts of bronchitis why?

Unknown: I cannot speak for your doctors, but many of my patients that have had a procedure wonder why they had to suffer for so many years before it was fixed? The best endoscopic procedure (my opinion) is stretta, and the most common operation is a nissen fundoplication. Gastric bypass may also be an option depending on bmi. See an experienced general/laparoscopic surgeon for a consult. Hope this helps!

Reflux: Not sure why. However, if you qualify for weight loss surgery by your bmi, and you have significant reflux, the best operation for you would be a gastric bypass which will make you lose weight and correct your reflux.

Don't know.: You sound like a good candidate for WLS if your overweight enough to qualify - should make the reflux go away.