Tipsynoodle 2 Posted July 26, 2011 ok, as some of u know i had the h.pylori virus 2 1/2 weeks ago and was to take helidac therapy antibiotics for 14 days but on day 7 it caused me to have a seizure..off the meds i came ...surgery was supposed to be tomorrow but obviosly got cancelled......got re checked a few days ago and even though i wasnt on any meds other than the topomax for seizures ----- YES------ it is gone now.........poof......surgery re scheduled for August 2, which happens to also be my birthday.....double YAY....i start my pre- op diet in the morning...thank god its only a week........7 days to go.....im sooo psyched.....so i will join u ladies and gents soon on the looser's bench...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishes 125 Posted July 26, 2011 Wow, that is crazy. I am sorry that bacteria gave you such trouble. I am glad you are doing better. Please take care. Congrats on getting such a memorable date! I hope you have an awesome birthday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeattleSue 25 Posted July 26, 2011 ok, as some of u know i had the h.pylori virus 2 1/2 weeks ago and was to take helidac therapy antibiotics for 14 days but on day 7 it caused me to have a seizure..off the meds i came ...surgery was supposed to be tomorrow but obviosly got cancelled......got re checked a few days ago and even though i wasnt on any meds other than the topomax for seizures ----- YES------ it is gone now.........poof......surgery re scheduled for August 2, which happens to also be my birthday.....double YAY....i start my pre- op diet in the morning...thank god its only a week........7 days to go.....im sooo psyched.....so i will join u ladies and gents soon on the looser's bench...... Happy Birthday TO YOU...what a great day to start a new life. It's perfect! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony666 0 Posted July 26, 2011 Interesting....I'm also on the Helidac. My doc didn't say what kind of virus I had though. Just that I had a stomach virus. Good luck with everything!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tipsynoodle 2 Posted July 26, 2011 Interesting....I'm also on the Helidac. My doc didn't say what kind of virus I had though. Just that I had a stomach virus. Good luck with everything!! if u are on the helidac u have hpylori virus.........be very careful with that medicine.......look on the box it tells u it causes seizures.....the bad thing is no one knows who will get it......only ur body knows if it is allergic to flagyl........i can from now on never ever take anything with flagyl again......hmm and if u do get a seizure? guess what? u loose ur driving priviliges for 6 months to a year depending on ur state.....sucks!!!!....i have never had a seizure in my life before lol.......and hopefully never will again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy Rivers 24 Posted July 26, 2011 I'm glad you are doing better! You'll have a very special birthday this year - congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony666 0 Posted July 26, 2011 if u are on the helidac u have hpylori virus.........be very careful with that medicine.......look on the box it tells u it causes seizures.....the bad thing is no one knows who will get it......only ur body knows if it is allergic to flagyl........i can from now on never ever take anything with flagyl again......hmm and if u do get a seizure? guess what? u loose ur driving priviliges for 6 months to a year depending on ur state.....sucks!!!!....i have never had a seizure in my life before lol.......and hopefully never will again... Thanks, so far so good though. I didn't know I had anything wrong. I'm on Metformin as well as insulin, and the Metformin always makes me gassy/inconsistent stools. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
longer-life 139 Posted July 26, 2011 Great news tipsynoodle! I am very glad it is all starting to work itself out for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokyMtnGal2011 10 Posted July 26, 2011 I couldn't think of a better Birthday gift to yourself. A healthier YOU. Best Wishes and keep us posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeMeMEEE 206 Posted July 26, 2011 make sure to click on August All-Stars in my signature and add yourself to August surgery list!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jensharley 9 Posted July 26, 2011 What an awesome birthday gift, a healthier you! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites