Retest for H. Pylori?

[SweetnCurvy 112]

Hi everyone,

So I recently found out that I have an H. Pylori infection. Doc prescribed me three medications. My surgery is scheduled for Feb 11th. I asked the surgeon's office if they would retest me for h. pylori to see if the medicines worked. They said they usually dont and that once u complete the 14 days of medicine the infection will be gone. Does anyone else have input about this? Those of you who were infectes with H. Pylori did ur surgeon's office retest u after ur course of medicine? Should I push for a retest or am I being paranoid? So far I have not missed a dose of my medicine (I have 7 more days to go). I am sooooo confused because I do not want any unncessary complications post surgery:/

[christy38 17]

I would ask for a second test

[SweetnCurvy 112]

I would ask for a second test

Will do..thanks for ur input:)

[Oregondaisy 2,021]

Once you test positive for H Pylori, you will always test positive for H Pylori.

The only way you can test for it after you've tested positive, is through a stool sample.

[kpaige77 49]

I tested positive for it also. I had the triple cocktail of meds and then was rechecked for it and was negative. They check through a breath test. Its very simple- you blow into a one.way valved bag first. Then you drink this really sweet drink, wait 30 minutes and do the breath in the bag.again. I would definitely want.retested.to make sure the.meds cleared it up before surgery.

[SweetnCurvy 112]

I tested positive for it also. I had the triple cocktail of meds and then was rechecked for it and was negative. They check through a breath test. Its very simple- you blow into a one.way valved bag first. Then you drink this really sweet drink' date=' wait 30 minutes and do the breath in the bag.again. I would definitely want.retested.to make sure the.meds cleared it up before surgery.[/quote']

I am feeling the same way that I want to be retested for H. Pylori before surgery just to make sure. I am going to run that by my surgeon my last appt. I will mention the breath test. Thanks for sharing ur experience, I feel less weird wanting a neg result before surgery.

[SweetnCurvy 112]

Once you test positive for H Pylori' date=' you will always test positive for H Pylori.

The only way you can test for it after you've tested positive, is through a stool sample.[/quote']

Oh ok....well I am going to ask my surgeon what to do..thanks for letting me know my potential options:)

[new_me2013 41]

You dont have h pylori forever. After treatment of H. pylori , it is necessary to repeat breath or stool tests to see if the germ has been killed or eradicated for good. Only breath tests or endoscopy with biopsy can be used to prove that the bacterium has been eradicated. The blood tests *(serology ) is not suitable to monitor H.pylori eradication because antibodies to H.pylori may remain positive for months or even years after successfully killing the H. pylori .

[SweetnCurvy 112]

You dont have h pylori forever. After treatment of H. pylori ' date=' it is necessary to repeat breath or stool tests to see if the germ has been killed or eradicated for good. Only breath tests or endoscopy with biopsy can be used to prove that the bacterium has been eradicated. The blood tests *(serology ) is not suitable to monitor H.pylori eradication because antibodies to H.pylori may remain positive for months or even years after successfully killing the H. pylori .[/quote']

Oh ok well hopefully it doesnt take as long to get results for the retest. I want to be ABSOLUTELY sure there is no h. Pylori before I have surgery

[JessicaAnn 564]

I have h pylori and I'm currently on that lovely combo of meds. My surgeon said after the 14 days, they can do a breath test or stool sample test. My surgeons office even does the breath test if I want him to do it instead of my gastro. He also said once you've had it and taken the meds, it's very rare to contract it again.

[gelen's_change 157]

I have h pylori and i did the med treatment and got the test and guess wat ... Positive again so i did a second stronger treatment and I'm having an endoscopy done. I suggest u do get the test because h pylori can really mess with your sleeve since it causes ulcers which can lead to stomage cancer. Better be safe than sorry. Good luck

[SweetnCurvy 112]

I have h pylori and I'm currently on that lovely combo of meds. My surgeon said after the 14 days' date=' they can do a breath test or stool sample test. My surgeons office even does the breath test if I want him to do it instead of my gastro. He also said once you've had it and taken the meds, it's very rare to contract it again.[/quote']

How long do the results take for a breath test?

[christy38 17]

I guess everyone having VSG should get tested for h pylori before surgery. It's a must!

[SweetnCurvy 112]

I have h pylori and i did the med treatment and got the test and guess wat ... Positive again so i did a second stronger treatment and I'm having an endoscopy done. I suggest u do get the test because h pylori can really mess with your sleeve since it causes ulcers which can lead to stomage cancer. Better be safe than sorry. Good luck

Wow I am so sorry to hear u tested positive again. I thought H. Pylori was serious. I am going to demand a retest.

[SweetnCurvy 112]

I guess everyone having VSG should get tested for h pylori before surgery. It's a must!

Totally...i am seeing how destructive it can be to ur sleeve:/