I had my endoscopy on Thursday and they discovered 'multiple small (5mm) sessile polyps' and 'presence of duodenal erosions' - which I believe are peptic ulcers.

The doctor removed 6 of the polyps for histology and the results will come next week. I've been given an appointment for a repeat endoscopy and a colonoscopy and will then see my surgeon after that's been done.

I had no idea they would find anything wrong - I don't have any symptoms, or not that I've noticed anyway! So it's come as a bit of a surprise. Now I'm worried that they won't go ahead with the surgery. The waiting list is very long - 6-12 months, so I'm hoping they can fix whatever is wrong in the meantime, but still leave me on the list.

Has anyone else had ulcers or polyps? I'd like to ask what treatment you were given and how it affected your waiting time.

Thanks

I dont have any advise as for the polyps, but do want to say I will keep you in my prayers and hope that everything goes as planned. Stay focus and positive

That's really sweet. Thank you! Good luck with your surgery x

I have a gene for familial adenomatous polyposis in my family that causes multiple polyps along the gi tract. The only thing I can suggest is a gene test to rule that out.

Sorry about those results. I'm sure you're worried sick. Try not to stress it may just be something they have to keep an eye on and it will go away once you're sleeved

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I had an endoscopy the Friday before my surgery (surgery was on Monday). They found polyps during my upper GI. Luckily for me, the polyps were on a part of my stomach that was being removed, but my surgeon ordered the lab results back and I got them back literally minutes before I went in and everything was fine. I know every doctor is different, and I was so worried too that it would postpone my surgery, but my doctor assured me there was most likely nothing to worry about. Good luck!

Hi, thanks for your reply. It makes me feel a lot better! I'm amazed they did your endoscopy so close to your surgery date though. I feel lucky now that I'm doing mine so far in advance. It must have been very worrying for you.

Good luck wit the rest of your journey