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I had my EGD yesterday and the Dr said I have quite a few ulcers....what does this mean??? and will I still be able to my my surgery ??? This was my last thing I need to do before I can schedule surgery...now Im scared I may have to wait longer.....anyone have this ???

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I just had my egd a week ago. Waiting for the results.

HW: 370. CW:344. SD:8/21/13

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I think you will probably have to wait until they heal

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I had my EGD yesterday and the Dr said I have quite a few ulcers....what does this mean??? and will I still be able to my my surgery ??? This was my last thing I need to do before I can schedule surgery...now Im scared I may have to wait longer.....anyone have this ???

Your PCP needs to see you ASAP and start you on a proton pump inhibitor and an antibiotic. There's one other medicine...I think it's an antibiotic as well. It takes 2 weeks for the meds to work on the H.Pylori bacteria. Good luck!

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