Question:
I am recovering from a perforated ulcer.

I am recovering from a perforated ulcer and pertonitis. The surgeon said in two months we would reevaluate to see if a revision is necessary. Why would a revision be necessary and has anyone else had this experience?    — GingerKS (posted on August 24, 2010)

August 24, 2010
I had a perforated ulcer at 2 yrs post op (RNY). The surgeon said the ulcer was at a surgical margin which I took to mean where the stomach was stiched together with the small intestine. Luckily, I didn't have too much infection, but it was the worst pain I ever had. I was in the hospital 7 days with IV antibiotics. Then I had to take ulcer meds for several months and take acid reducers for life. I also had to avoid certain foods-acidic like citrus, vinegar, tomatoes, spices too. I think that the surgeon will have to look at the margins and the amount of scar formation to make a decision about revision. Let your stomach heal.
   — saramae