EGD Test - H. Pylori Infection

[Lap2sleeve 28]

I'm a Bmi of 37

Had lapband removed 6/20/13 (surgery 9/3006) kept 65 lbs off since then.

EGD was ordered to ensure no issues post lapband. Also found out today that it is ordered to ensure I don't have H pylori. It takes 1-1.5 weeks for test results to come back. If I do have it, it can take six weeks for treatment ... then have to be retested to ensure it was cleared up.

I'm not having the EGD until 7/26. I've been approved for sleeve surgery - I wish I had known to schedule my appt sooner! We had tentatively targeted 8/19 or 8/26 for my surgery. This could throw me way out to September - I'm praying it doesn't .

[Melissa1234 69]

Hope everything works out well for you.

[Susie in Lima 320]

I was diagnosed with having H-Pylori before my VSG but my dr waited until 3 months after i had my surgery to treat it. The treatment (medicines) were no fun but it wasn't a huge deal. I was glad to have it over and done with but since I live in a third world country and work in missions it probably wont be my last time with a tummy issue.

Hope you wont have to deal with it! But just wanted to let you know that some drs do let you go ahead and have the surgery with it.

have a great day!

[Lap2sleeve 28]

I was diagnosed with having H-Pylori before my VSG but my dr waited until 3 months after i had my surgery to treat it. The treatment (medicines) were no fun but it wasn't a huge deal. I was glad to have it over and done with but since I live in a third world country and work in missions it probably wont be my last time with a tummy issue.

Hope you wont have to deal with it! But just wanted to let you know that some drs do let you go ahead and have the surgery with it.

have a great day!

Oh thank you for the response. I'm so glad to hear that. I've been worried about it. I hope you are well.

[Lap2sleeve 28]

Hope everything works out well for you.

I pray it does too. Feel so blessed to have excellent insurance and a great and cautious surgeon..