H Pylori test positive.

[woman in me 307]

My PCP just called and said I tested positive for H Pylori. But I can't reach my surgeon until Wednesday because it is Mardi Gras season in Louisiana and every thing shuts down for Fat Tuesday. Ugh! Now I'm stressed. And my PCP won't start antibiotics until he talks to my surgeon. My surgery date is 14 days away. SCREAM!!! Anyone been through this?

[UPRR Wifey 89]

I had to take antibiotics for this as well but the antibiotics were a 14 day prescription. Good luck to you!

[JerseyGirl68 1,172]

Your surgeons office might still have an call service. Have you tried leaving a message for your surgeon? Could be a long shot, but worth a phone call and a little peace of mind.

Good luck!

[ShrinkyDinkMe22 376]

Definitely would call the answering service and have him paged or have you pcp do it to get the meds started.

[Marcant4522 4]

I am going through this right now.. got my results back today of pathology test and positive for h pylori. Gastric dr said i will have to take antibiotic for 2 weeks then wait 30 days after then be retested and wait another week for results.. my surgery schelduled for 3/14/13. So upset. This pushes my surgery to May 2013.

[woman in me 307]

My dr never retested me. I took all 14 days of meds and had surgery on day 14. No problems.