Got Ulcers?

[outside*looking*in 0]

Hi - I am just wanting to hear from people who have developed an ulcer AFTER being banded. I have been put on dexilant by my PCP and he is sending me to a Gastro but he suspects it is an ulcer. I DID go to my surgeon's BEFORE my PCP, twice, they told me to take pepcid and come back in a month if it is still bothersome. Well, I could not take it, as the pepcid did nothing to ease the burning. It was bad enough that I considered going to the ER and probably would have if I had someone to come and sit with the kiddo's.

So - would anyone care to share your ulcer experience. Symptoms, Discovery, Treatment, how well treatment worked, ect?

Thanks.

[jldchester 0]

Hi - I am just wanting to hear from people who have developed an ulcer AFTER being banded. I have been put on dexilant by my PCP and he is sending me to a Gastro but he suspects it is an ulcer. I DID go to my surgeon's BEFORE my PCP, twice, they told me to take pepcid and come back in a month if it is still bothersome. Well, I could not take it, as the pepcid did nothing to ease the burning. It was bad enough that I considered going to the ER and probably would have if I had someone to come and sit with the kiddo's.

So - would anyone care to share your ulcer experience. Symptoms, Discovery, Treatment, how well treatment worked, ect?

Thanks.

I found out I have 3 ulcers after being banded for 13 months. I have not been as successful with my weight loss as I would like to be. This journey has been a roller coaster ride from hell. Did very well the first 3 - 4 months after surgery. Then started having lots of stomach pain, gas and major bloating... given an unfill. Started all over again with fills never felt real restriction. Had a fill in July under flouro - up to 10.5 ccs in a 14 cc band. Dropped 10 pounds right away. Started Pb'ing and vomiting often. Went to Dr. in Aug. was told to watch eating habits if continues come back in. Couldn't take it in Sept. (1 year out) started with stomach pain, gas and bloating again with reflux. Went in for unfill. Follow up in Oct. did scope found 3 ulcers and irritation above the band. Went to dr. yesterday told to stay on meds come back in December. I wonder if I should have it taken out. Seems like I have had nothing but problems. Any suggestions?