Question:
Had my endoscopy and they found an ulcer. Does this mean I can't have Lap-Band surg.

I have had a little pain in my upper stomach but nothing serious. My doctor wanted to do an endoscopy and the picture showed I do have an ulcer. Does this mean I won't be a candidate for WLS. Now I'm scared that I won't be able to have it done. He sent me from the hospital with a prescription of Prilosec. I hope someone can tell me what I am up against. Thanks    — Pat S. (posted on January 7, 2003)

January 7, 2003
Prilosec is a proton inhibitor and will help it to heal. You should be fine. Take the med everyday and don't skip!
   — Sue A.

January 7, 2003
It just means the ulcer has to be healed before they'll mess around with you. I also had one just pre-op. (and continuously over the 30 yrs before that! They just treated it and moved on with surgery. You can remove your finger from the panic button.
   — vitalady