Had EDG today found ulcers...

[shixa 0]

The same surgeon that did this will be doing my surgery and when I asked him if the ulcers would delay my surgery he said that I may be better off with the bypass instead.

Anyone else have ulcers and still get the band? Any trouble afterwards?

Thanks!!

[cwm812 11]

When I had my preop EDG, they found an ulcer, too. My surgeon treated the ulcer, I had a repeat EDG in 4 weeks and then they scheduled my surgery. I still take acidphex daily, but I haven't had any problem with my band. In fact, I've been very pleased.

Cindy

[jeannineray 0]

I have a coule of small ulcers and hope this doesnt interfere w/ the surg. Gastris problems actually......anyone w/ ulcers see a change for the better sine their band??

[lap5280 6]

I was scheduled for lapband surgery on 1-22. I did the upper EDG a couple days before the surgery, and the Gastro Dr said I had some issues in the esophogus and throat. They cancelled my surgery and said they would need to wait for the biopsy to determine next steps. They said I had h-pylori, and started treatment which took a couple of weeks. I am having surgery tomorrow, so I believe all is well. I will be test again for the h-pylori in a 6 weeks.

Reading about the h-pylori, I understand it can cause ulcers and other problems if not treated, so I was blessed to find it. Otherwise I wouldn't have ever known.

[cakey123 0]

hi cwm812, id really appreciate if you would let me know what meds they used so you could get your lapband. cause all i seem to keep reading is that if you have an ulcer you cant get a lapband and i was so happy to be getting one, to then think this could mean i cant. im devestated.

hope u are doing well

j

[cwm812 11]

hi cwm812, id really appreciate if you would let me know what meds they used so you could get your LAP-BAND®. cause all i seem to keep reading is that if you have an ulcer you cant get a LAP-BAND® and i was so happy to be getting one, to then think this could mean i cant. im devestated.

hope u are doing well

j

To treat my ulcer, the doctor but me on Nexium and Carafate. I took both for 3 weeks, and then he repeated the EGD and the ulcer was healed. I haven't had ulcer issues since banding, but if my band is too tight, I do get some reflux. I've managed to problem with very small fills and over-the-counter meds like prilosec and prevacid.

Cindy

[cakey123 0]

hi shixa, im not sure yet but may be in the same boat as you. did you mean that you went for the gastric sleeve instead and is it reversible, not like the stapled bypass. i would never consider it. hope you will let me know and also how you are doing now.

thanks so much

cakey x

[jldchester 0]

Hi I have been banded for 14 months. After many fills and a few unfills it was finally discovered that I have 3 ulcers. They were biopsied and according to the lab report I have chronic gastritis. Does anyone know if its safe to keep the band with this condition?

Thanks

Jamie :blushing: