Lap band Ulcer

[Green1 16]

Well apparently I have an ulcer in my stomach. I am not sure what I should do. They tell me to take an ant acid and I should wait a couple of weeks for it to heal. Anyone ever heard of this? I also got the plication with the lap band. I've been feeling a lot of discomfort. It goes a way a bit when I drink something like milk.

[lisacaron 5,075]

@@Green1 did you see your Dr. and they told you that you have an ulcer? If you are having symptoms of an ulcer you should definitely give the Dr. a call and schedule an appointment and possible upper GI to confirm there is an ulcer.

Over the counter antacids like Zantac or Pepsid are great for occasional acid relief however if you do have an ulcer there are other medications that the Dr. can prescribe that will give better relief and healing.

I take a protonix daily, along with Probiotics to help avoid digestive issues and flare ups. Protonix is prescribed by my bariatric surgeon. Probiotics I get at CVS and take them daily for digestive aid.

If your open to it Aloe juice is another very helpful way to sooth and heal ulcerated stomach. It's kind of nasty tasting sort of like drinking from a rubber hose but it does help much more than milk. You can pick that up at most food stores.

Before trying all these things I would check with the Dr. and have your band checked to be sure it's not too tight and causing the extra acid and any kind of reflux.