ShrinkingSydney

I had a Covid test for a surgery I had in December and it was a pretty bad experience. Maybe it was because I have a deviated septum (never been diagnosed, just suspected by nurses at different times) I ended up bleeding, hurting, and it was a mess. Now I know to warn them. I am going to ask about the throat swabs some of y'all are talking about, that would be much better. Most people are fine with the covid test tho, OP. I wouldn't worry. Good luck! Sent from my SM-S767VL using BariatricPal mobile app

I was just recently diagnosed with an irritated stomach lining and a small ulcer. I was supposed to be getting my clearances for surgery next Thursday with only one appointment left and about a month left until my surgery date was scheduled. I was getting so excited but now I am really worried. Has this happened to anyone else? How far back is this going to set me? I am also wavering on which type of surgery to get. I was pretty set on the sleeve because I have GERD ( but I also have a decent-sized hiatal hernia, so that could also be the cause). But I am now leaning toward the bypass for various reasons. My hesitation with the bypass is that I take medication for bipolar disorder and I'm worried about dosages and absorption with the bypass. Are bypasses more prone to ulcers? Or is it just harder to detect once you have them? Thanks for any advice!

Thank you for the information. You have given me much food for thought. My surgeon does offer the duodenal switch and it was what I was considering in the first place. In my initial consultation with my doctor, he said he was fine with it but felt it may be a little too drastic for me and that a sleeve or bypass might fit better for me (which with my high BMI, I don't understand). I have made an appointment with my surgeon to talk about the switch and the sleeve and the ulcer issue. Thanks again for the great info!