Has anyone had an ulcer?

Diana, I would not hestitate to go see your surgeon...since i am the self proclaimed complication guru. I would  lasso the kids  up and go...we are talking about something that can be serious.....have you been eatting spicy foods?

No spicy foods at all.  I can't even remember what I ate when I first started feeling bad about a week ago.  That's why I was wondering if I just irritated my pouch or something.  I guess I will try to call and schedule another appt.  Thanks for all the advice, guys.  I really appreciate it! Diana

Diana - slide back to full liquids - very bland - maybe some broth and protein drinks (I know-yuck) for at least a day - see if that doesn't stop things while you are waiting for your appointment.  Cottage cheese, egg, basically your phase I foods.  Chew chew chew and go very slowly.  Keep track of everything - water included and how it makes you feel as you eat/drink.  Pay attention to your body right now and we'll get you through this.   Call me if you need to - I'll PM you my cell. 

Diana,    I just read your post.  I will come and watch the kiddos or take them to the park while you get taken care of!!!!  Don't you dare mess around with this because I like my walking buddy!!!  Promise me that if you don't feel better by tomorrow, you will call?  I will come get you myself!!! Robin

Robin - we may have to HIJACK the wench and drop her at the door!!  Keep me posted on the stubborn woman!!   Where have you been?  I've missed ya!!!  Things going okay??? R

Hi Diana, If you believe you may have an ulcer it is very important that you get to your dr. right away. In February of 2006, I was about 8 months post op and ended up in the hosptial for five days with a bleeding ulcer.  I lost a lot of blood and had to be tranfused three times.  I was extremely ill. The thing is that I had absolutely no warning that anything was wrong until I threw up and there was some blood.  I also began hemoraging out of by bottom.  This literally came on over night and I was so weak that I needed to be carried into the er. If you have an ulcer they will diagnose it conclusively by doing an endoscopy.  After that you will be on three or four different meds for about 4-6 months to help you heal.  You will also be quite fatigued for several months but you will come back to your previous energy levels.  Just be sure to do exactly as the drs. instruct you to. Please be sure to go to the dr. asap because if you do have an ulcer and have internal bleeding as I did you could possibly die from it. Now go - GET TO YOUR DOC OR THE ER NOW! Let me know how you come out. Huggs, Pam

Diana, your best bet would be to go see Dr. Walton. I know that it is a pain in the bum but it could be worse if you don't have him check it out. It may be nothing at all, but if you are feeling uncomfortable, you need to get with him. ASAP, the sooner, the better. That's my final answer, LOL, Rita

You are all so wonderful!  I promise I will call and reschedule again for tomorrow.  and I'm officially back to the mushie stage till I see him.  You all had really good advice.  Now Robin and Ruth, I need to make sure you don't know where I live!!! lol.  Seriously though, I'm trying to take care.  That's why I posted even though I don't want to be the whiny baby.  Hopefully it's nothing, but I will have myself get a tune-up w/ Dr. W to make sure.  Pam, your reply really sealed it for me.  I've been in similar scary situations and no way would I want this to be another one!  Thank you all!!! Maybe I'll pop in to see you, Rita.  It would be good to see a friendly face.  I'll post again after I see Dr. W! Diana

I'll be here. Just get yourself in here, before we have to find where you live. You know that if I really wanted to I could find that info. Don't make me violate the HIPPA rules. LOL. See ya soon.

I will call today.  You are too funny.  See you soon!