Erosion--Update

[Shegill 0]

Hey, everyone,

I posted earlier this week about some trouble I'd been having with my band, and the fact that my surgeon decided to perform an endoscopy to check on slippage or erosion. I am so grateful to report that the test showed neither of these conditions. (Sound of me dropping to the floor with relief.)

The doctor found a red inflamed area which he biopsied to check for bacterial infection. In the meantime he is treating it as an ulcer and has given me ulcer medication to take each day. I don't know much about ulcers--have to do some trusty internet research--but I suppose an ulcer could cause vomiting?

I just wanted to thank all who responded to my post. Alexandra, Paula, Marie, and Vinesqueen--your kind words were so appreciated. Hearing from you helped me so much.

Right now I'm just feeling so grateful and exhausted with relief (and possibly with leftover sedative). I just wanted to let everyone know that, for the moment anyway, disaster seems to have been averted.

Much love,

Sheila

[La_madam 20]

Great News!

I could only imagine the relief you are feeling and the peace of mind. I'm very happy for you

[shamrock 0]

What a major relief. Hopefully a couple of weeks of medication will put you on the mend

[Alexandra 55]

THANK GOODNESS!!! :)

Sheila, I'm so glad you posted an update--I've been thinking about you. What a wonderful bit of news! Let's hope whatever it is can be easily cleared up, and you'll be back in the game with no worries. Have a great day!!

[paula 4]

(big sigh of relief) Thank you so much for giving us your test results!

[Nykee 13]

Whew!!!!!!!!!!

[I'llsucceed 1]

I bet you'll be sleeping better knowing your band is in place & working. Sorry to hear of your problems & happy to hear your DOC is on top of things. I bet you will feel better in a few more days. I certainly hope so. The only thing I know about ulcers is that they can tend to re-appear if you do not take precausions. So ask you Doc what is best to avoid in the future;)

I have only had stomach ulcers- but never vomited from them. Good Luck

[Jammin & Losin 1]

So glad your Dr. reort turned out okay. i'm sure you feel better knowing your band is okay!

[vinesqueen 2]

oh yes, from what I understand, ulcers can definately cause vomiting. I am SOOO happy to hear that it is not your band! Heh, not as happy as you are to hear that it isn't your band!

[Iluvharleys 15]

That is great news! I am so happy for you!

[Madeline's mom 0]

That is great news that you don't have any erosion! Usually the bacteria that causes a peptic ulcer is Helicobacter pylori. I have been treated for this condition two previous times. The best way to eradicate the bacteria is by using "triple therapy" which is a combination of a proton pump inhibitor like Prevacid or Prilosec the Amoxicillin and Biaxin. Flagyl and tetracycline can be used also but it requires adding Pepto Bismol to the regimen. These medications are usually give for 2 weeks to kill of all the H. Pylori organisms and usually once the organism is gone the ulcer will heal!

[HarleyNana 10]

Very good news indeed. I'm glad you have piece of mind now. Good luck!

[DeLarla 22]

If memory serves me well, ulcers can lead to erosion. My surgeon found a spot in my belly that he also biopsied. He put me on ulcer meds to, so thank God you got the endoscopy on time. Hopefully the meds will get the inflammation under control and you'll be on the road to No More Worries.