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I didn't have to do clear liquids pre-op. I had 3 shakes and an Atkins/Healthy Choice meal and side veggies for 15 days.

Hey everyone! We have a super secret private Facebook group for everyone that has had bypass in November. Do a FB search for Bypass'ing in November 2018 and join!

Turned out not to be esophageal. We have matching ulcers! Right on the line between my stomach and my intestine. I only have one though... so you got me beat there! I can't imagine having FOUR!

I am fortunate that mine isn't bleeding. The surgeon said it looks like it's already healing. But it is VERY painful. The Carafate helps a ton though. I hope this isn't recurrent! How did you know you had an ulcer with there being no pain? Blood coming out... of places? (lol, sorry). Feeling a bit better today... not much pain at all with the Carafate helping. Having some... bathroom issues though. Not sure if related to the new medicine or the endoscopy or because I am now drinking more water. Quite gurgly in there. lol.

Celebrate makes a powder that comes in two different flavors that you take twice a day. Tastes decent. I take Opurity by Unjury now, though, which is a good tasting chewable and only once a day.

But for what it's worth, I liked Nexium better than Prilosec, but my insurance stopped covering Nexium for whatever stupid reason. But, like I said, I didn't have an ulcer beforehand and it still happened. I don't think taking anything pre-op will stop it from happening if you're going to end up getting one. It's not that common, though. Like up to 16% of patients get one. If you think you already have one, they will probably do an endoscopy beforehand to check and wait until it is healed to do the surgery; I don't know. I feel like you would KNOW if you had one, though. Mine is VERY VERY obviously there.

I was pulled off my Prilosec before surgery because all Prilosec is delayed release and you can no longer have delayed release pills post-op. I have an ulcer now (as you may have read), and they treat it with Pepcid and Carafate. You can't take antacids (like Tums) with Carafate. I didn't have an ulcer before surgery - it just happened. Nothing anyone can do about it. I took Pepcid the night before surgery, as well.

https://www.valleyhealthlink.com/Our-Services/Metabolic-Bariatric-Program.aspx Or that link works

https://www.valleyhealthlink.com/Find-a-Doctor/O/Rodolfo-Oviedo-MD-FACS-FASMBS.aspx

My surgeon isn't in the directory and I can't add him to my profile. His name is Rodolfo Oviedo, MD, FACS, FASMBS

=p I forgot I made this post and didn't get notifications! Ugh! I had my bypass on the 1st! Developed an ulcer so dealing with that, but I'm doing alright. 22lbs down! My 30th birthday is this Saturday so I'm going to age myself out of my own thread! lol!

I read that usually if you get an ulcer right away, it's typically stomach acid and not from being a smoker. Which makes sense because I had badddd reflux beforehand.

I am just staring at that staple in the lower left corner wondering if it is supposed to stick out so much. Won't something snag on it?? lol! Best not to think too hard on these things...

Also check out the sweet staples. We're like Robocop.

Yay! I have a marginal ulcer! "Fortunately" the surgeon said it looks like it's already healing over... although it sure doesn't feel that way. I am on puree only for 2-4 more weeks (I had made it to soft foods). I am 19 days out. I knew I wasn't crazy! It hurts soooo bad swallowing, but the Carafate is amazing. On it for 30 days and Pepcid 40mg for 3 months. Surgeon says I probably got an ulcer because I am a former smoker. Smoking is bad, kids. To anyone pre-op or considering RNY... quit now. Just in case. I quit a year ago, but probably had about 3 packs over the last year while socializing, and 2 cigs within a month of surgery. So I guess I never TOTALLY quit. But I am not an "active smoker". And sure as hell haven't and will not touch a cigarette again since post-op. Not 100% if that's what caused it, but not worth it. It hurts like a mofo. And almost killed me from deterring me from drinking. Anyways, speed bump but not unmanageable.

I'm sorry, I don't mean to be negative. It is very hard to stay optimistic when you're suffering. I can't stand for more than 5 min at a time and I can't eat. I feel so much less healthy than I did preop. I'm tired of feeling sick, and I know I probably have months before this thing heals. It's daunting and scary.

I was not told anything about birth control pills... only to not take them until a week postop and to use secondary methods for a few months because you're hyperfertile. I have Mirena, however. I highly recommend it.

Your cholesterol could be familial. When I was 130lbs, my cholesterol was in the 300s. When I was 280lbs... still in the 300s. I don't expect it to change at all.

My only support system is this forum and a FB group. My mother is adamantly against this surgery (which I recently went through with) and my now ex bf wasnt understanding. I kicked him out last week, one week postop, yay. I live alone. It's me, myself, and I. And I've had complications, so I am coping alone. It is what it is. Didn't do this for anyone but me so... I don't need anyone else but me.

Just an update... the Carafate helps me swallow things for about 1 to 2 hours before it wears off. However, today I've started dry heaving and partially regurgitating all liquids except water. I knew ulcers were a risk, but they are rare. I rolled the dice and lost. Had I known, I would not have had this surgery. I really can't describe the pain and nausea. It is unlike anything. And constant, except for when I take the Carafate... but now I can't keep stuff down. I've read these can take months to heal... I hope that isn't the case with mine. Honestly, the weight loss is not worth this.

I was just "tentatively" diagnosed with an ulcer. I am only 15 days from surgery. It is right where my esophagus meets my new stomach. I am utterly miserable. Endoscopy Monday... I am on Pepcid and Carafate, but today I also started vomiting everything I tried to eat, except water. Had I suspected I would be one of the few to get this, I would have never had the surgery. Took my chances and lost.

I probably don't need the endoscopy but better safe than sorry. Plus, I've already hit my out of pocket max for the year so it'll be free.

I thought I was going crazy or overreacting to "normal" healing pain. I am glad I harassed the crap out of then, lol. They normally don't do followups with the surgeon themselves... just the bariatric nurses. But I was like SOMETHING IS NOT RIGHT HERE. lol.

I have literally only taken one dose of Carafate and can already feel a difference. It immediately coated my esophagus and I am drinking my first protein shake in over a week with minimal pain. Holy crap. I could cry. lol. He said it would help first dose, but I rightfully was skeptical.

I had surgery 15 days ago and barely had any gas at all. Virtually none. And neither it, nor my poos, have any odor.