Its an ulcer!

[2twinkle 86]

Just got back from mayo last night. I've been having what I thought was gastric reflex, which started at about 6 months post op.

So I did antacids, prilosec, ranitidine, and baking soda. I am really not doing anything that could cause it, no alcohol or drugs, no caffine, no eating before bed (well OK, very little), no smoking, no chocolate. At my year visit, the nut wanted to either put me back on prilosec for a month, or scope me. I said "Scope me."

They did and found a slight narrowing at the base of my pouch.

Then they did a contrast upper GI which was fine.

Then they did a contrast lower GI which was fine.

Then they decided to stretch my "narrowing" and go further down the GI with scopes.

Turns out I have an enormous ulcer just below my pouch.

The swelling around it was causing the narrowing they had noted.

I saw the scope video yesterday and it was scary.

But, they assure me, fixable.

My symptoms?

burping, and gas,

burning sensation,

Low meat tolerance,

Waking in the middle of the night with intestinal discomfort.

So now let's get me healed.

[James Marusek 5,244]

Good to hear that you found the cause of your problems.

[lindaras22 22]

Praying for u .. healing

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[tanyamann32 84]

My MGB was October 10 and I was rushed into emergency surgery on the 14th. I had a bleeding ulcer,hernia and tumor but I am doing better each day.

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[Rosymsp 4]

I was also diagnosed with a bad ulcer at about 6 months out. I was following all the rules but I was drinking Decaf tea a lot. I had an upper GI due to ongoing pain. That showed I have a hiatal hernia. Then I had an endoscopy where they found the ulcer. I'm getting better now but it has really set me back. I put myself on maintenance even though I want to loose 20 lbs more because I was so restricted on what I can eat. Now I'm wondering if the ulcer will ever be healed completely. I'm glad to hear your surgeon says it is fixable. That gives me hope.

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[Ro Rookes 5]

I never feel hungry at all . Do you.

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[Rosymsp 4]

I feel hungry a lot. When I had the ulcer I felt what seemed like hunger most of the time. It wasn't real hunger but now that the ulcer is healed, I only feel hungry when it is appropriate.

[rhondada 0]

I just found out I have a bleeding ulcer. Waiting for endoscopy to be authorized. Are ulcers common after rny? I'm feeling so sick. I have to take two antibiotics plus carafate and Prilosec. Ugh. I don't even like to take vitamins! Last night was first dose and I woke up around 1am with a mouth full of medicine that refluxed back up apparently. Since this happened the doctor now wants me to crush the medicine and put it in Water and drink it. Or in yogurt. Ugh!

[Rosymsp 4]

Sorry you are going through this. I had one too and it stinks. It will get better with the meds you are taking and then you'll be good as new. Hang in there.

[rhondada 0]

Thank you! I'm trying to stay positive.

[cheyenneboyer6483 1]

I have that they went down me about 7 times then they had to put a metal part I had it about 6 months and then they take it out but I still keep getting ulcers I had I have a pick line put in because I wouldn't eat

[crocodoxie 223]

So glad they found your problem. I hope it's an easy fix and you're feeling better soon.

[GwennyPenny 108]

I'm am four months out and diagnosed with an ulcer and a swollen bile duct. I don't have a gallbladder anymore but they said a stone or slush could be in the duct and that's a tricky one to get to do that's a wait and see. I also had kidney stones week seven and had three surgeries for that. But on the bright side I've lost over 110lbs in four months

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