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I had gastric bypass surgery can i get a ulcer in the bypassed stomach or just pouch or sm. intestine? i have a jejunal ulcer but pain under left ribs

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Dr. Haider Goussous answered

Yes: i very often recommend taking anti acid the first 6 months after surgery

Answered 6/7/2014

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