Endoscopy Concerns

[adashnau 22]

I had the upper endoscopy this morning and he said there was a very red inflamed spot on my esophagus and my lower stomach was inflamed and they took several biopsies. Was anyone else told something similar? How long did you have to wait for biopsy results. I am hoping it is related to acid reflux. He also found a hiatal hernia, which I know nothing about but he said it would be repaired when I have the sleeve surgery.

[2goldengirl 2,076]

The biopsies are routine, even if they don't see any inflammation. They do the biopsies to check for H. pylori, which causes ulcers. And the inflammation around your esophagus could definitely be reflux. You shouldn't have to wait more than a few days for your results.

[Jenkins 26]

I was told after mine that I had a lot of inflammation, the doc decided to prescribe me acid reflux tablets straight away and that was it, he said I would be on them after the surgery anyway!

I am sure it is nothing to worry about

[Cindysmom (Ilene) 130]

i am post lapband 6 years and now I am told that I have a hiatal hernia. I didnt have it when i got the lapband..

I will have to have it repaired and not sure if i will have the lapband removed and do a sleeve. I only have to lose about 35 lbs. I am very concerned . thanks.

[bevewhite 25]

I had the upper endoscopy this morning and he said there was a very red inflamed spot on my esophagus and my lower stomach was inflamed and they took several biopsies. Was anyone else told something similar? How long did you have to wait for biopsy results. I am hoping it is related to acid reflux. He also found a hiatal hernia, which I know nothing about but he said it would be repaired when I have the sleeve surgery.

My endoscopy revealed the beginning stages of Barrett's disease. It is thought the hernia repair will improve the reflex . My surgery is this coming Wednesday... I am nervous

[Cindysmom (Ilene) 130]

I was really hoping that I would find someone who had a lapband, then got a hiatal hernia after.

it is very very common for dr's to repair the hh before the surgery. Lucky you. after 6 years my lapband has alot of scar tiissue. . I am not sure but I thought I read that caffene is not permitted. please find out. alos I read that with all wls. we must chew our food like crazy. watch our carbs, and our Protein.

good luck to you new sleevers. Also before I forget., it is said that the best Dr to do a hernia repair is a bariatric dr.

I hope that someone who has the exact problem that I am having will write in.