sa111antha 38 Posted May 28, 2015 Helicobacter pylori...is it's actual name. I like Helicopter Bacteria better Did anyone else have this bacteria pre-op? My doctor perscribed me two weeks of antibitoics. Apparently it is a very common bacteria that lives in your stomach and intestines. He said he couldn't go slicing into my stomach with the bacteria present. I didn't know I had this issues. When my blood work came back I was positive for this bacteria. Common symptoms include heart burn, acid reflux, irritable bowels, etc. I had NONE of these symptoms. I actually thought I was pretty lucky because I NEVER got heart burn or acid reflux. I am now done with the 2 weeks worth of antibiotics and I feel like I got hit by a truck. My stomach hurts, my bowels hurt....and going to the restroom is a nightmare. I spoke with my surgeon today and he said my pain is pretty normal with this much antibiotics....but I was wondering if anyone else went through this before surgery? Does the uncomfortable feeling every go away? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zayifkadin 8 Posted May 28, 2015 I had to be treated for Hpylori. Had no symptoms either. I had 3 meds one a PPI. Made me horribly nauseated. Had to use an anti nausea patch. Could only eat carbs, starches and some yogurt, cheese. Then after 4 wks had the breath test to make sure bacteria gone. I was praying I wouldn't have to have another round of antibiotics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaPunkinHead 187 Posted May 30, 2015 H. Pylori is the bacteria that causes most ulcers. You don't want ulcers on that new tummy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewNewMe 277 Posted May 30, 2015 I did! I had to choke down a ton of pills twice a day for two weeks before surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
****505 girl 18 Posted May 30, 2015 I had to do 4 weeks of both antibiotics. It destroyed my tummy . I was miserable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
