Question:
HELP i think i have an alcer-a pain in stomach area comes and goes
the pain goes from dull to extremely bad and makes me nausious.i had wls 3 and a half monthes ago and gallbladder out 3 weeks ago and now this.I hate to think of more procedures i really dont want scoped. i am so wanting my old fat self back. skinney is not worth the pain. thanks for listening. — patty L. (posted on November 4, 2003)
November 4, 2003
Patty, read my profile.....I know EXACTLY how you feel. If you need to
talk, email me, I am happy to help.
— RebeccaP
November 4, 2003
I had the same thing. The gallbladder came out and the pain was still
there. I went back to my surgeon and he said that I have a small ulcer and
I need to take Prevacid for about a month to keep the acid out of it so it
will heal. Since the first day I took it, No more pain! Really, you
should talk to your surgeon. It is not that bad, and so easy to take care
of. Good luck.
— lmaxwell
November 4, 2003
Patty I am 8 mos out and learned I have h.pylori. The syptoms are similar.
It is cured with antibiotics. It's a good idea to have it checked to to see
if it is h.pylori, a stricture or something else. Best wishes -
— M B.
November 5, 2003
Talk to your surgeon. A quick course of Nexium and in just a few days, if
it is an ulcer, you will be pain free. Look in the library on this site
under "ulcer" and find lots of info on what it feels like etc.
Your only 3 1/2 months post op. Many are not happy with their surgeries
and experience regrets at this early stage, especially when their old
friend, food, is no longer there to help cope. I think once you get past
the pain and see the loss you'll feel better about your surgery. If you
have to be scoped, I've been told its painless. Get with your surgeon to
resolve it.
— Cindy R.
November 5, 2003
I dont mean to be the doomsayer or make light of anyone elses posts, but
sometimes a quick round of some prevacid or nexium doesnt always do the
trick. And yes, she may be only 3-4 months out, but what about the ones
that are 2+ years out that are wondering if all the pain is worth being
thin?
— RebeccaP
November 6, 2003
please contact your surgeon. at 4 weeks i developed similar symptoms and
tried the nexium route without contacting my surgeon. turns out i had
developed a stricture of rather TIGHT proportions from the pouch into the
small intestine and had to have a scope and dilation to repair. i also let
it go way too long - vomited for 13 days before surrendering. was way too
dehydrated and too low on potassium - it took 3 days in the hospital on an
IV before they could assess me for the procedure. it's now 48 hours after
the procedure - i'm back home and feeling terrific....and chastened. Diana
lap rny 092303 305 -55 pounds.
— Diana D.
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