hi guys, would someone who has had problems with either having the h-pyloi bacteria or other ulcer type problems please please please tell me if it means i cant get my band. im all ready to go and paying for it myself and have read that this could mean i wont get my band. im so very sad. i really feel there's just no point in me or in going on.

hopeless

j

What did the surgeon say? Have you consulted someone who is educated in these things? This board is great for support and food ideas, but when you need professional advice, this isn't the place for it. Sorry to say it, but you're only gonna get opinions here.

I had a peptic ulcer prior to banding. The surgeon discovered it on my pre-op EGD. I was treated with Nexium for 3 weeks and then had a repeat EGD. The ulcer was healed and they scheduled my surgery. I haven't had any ulcers since banding. My doctor said that it was good that I found out about the ulcer before banding, that it's much easier to treat that way.

Cindy

i had ulcers and was on prilosec for a year..i just got banded 10 days ago! don't be negative...find out BEFORE you give up hon!

good luck to ya

I had H. Pylori infection a few years prior to my surgery and was treated. Never had ulcers that I know of and the tummy troubles went away with treatment. I wouldn't think that it would be an absolute no on having the surgery as long as your stomach is healthy at the time of your surgery. Just check with your doctor. Good luck!

You name it I have had it .. h-pylori, ulcers, bleeding ulcers, and have been on Protonix 40mg twice a day (a high dose) for 3 years. I was still a candidate for the band. While he was in there he fixed "the largest hiatal hernia he had ever seen" and apparently due to all my stomach issue the bottom portion of my esophagus had eroded away so he re-inforced it with mesh. He had to leave me on the table and get consents signed from my moher in the waiting area as he was definately not prepared for what he found. But I still came out with a band !:thumbup: