Endoscopy Findings

[jennybittyboo 23]

Hello,

I had my endoscopy today - another step down! I am slightly concerned however. The Dr. found some inflammation and did a biopsy. He thinks it could be from excedrin and ibiprofin use. I am concerned that this my hinder my ability of having the sleeve done. Anyone have any experience with inflammation and if so, did it cause any issues with having hour surgery scheduled?

Thanks!

[Babysteppin 165]

A similar thing happened to me. They found inflammation on my EGD, as well as an ulcer (caused by the inflammation). So they started me on a daily dose of Prilosec, and then I had a follow-up EGD 2 months later and everything had healed fine by then. Try not to worry...my docs told me this is a fairly common thing, and that the acid reducers along with avoiding known irritants can easily turn things around. The only downside for me was that it delayed getting my surgery date for another couple of months, but it's all Water under the bridge now. Going in for my sleeve on 4/22! Good luck, and hope it works out the same for you!

[Jessiegurl2686 104]

So I have my egd on Friday... Should I stop taking tynenol And maybe just take some Prilosec just incase?? This is my last step.... I've been dealing with getting approved since last June and don't want any other hold ups

[Babysteppin 165]

So I have my egd on Friday... Should I stop taking tynenol And maybe just take some Prilosec just incase?? This is my last step.... I've been dealing with getting approved since last June and don't want any other hold ups

I'm no doctor (although wouldn't mind the pay)....but I'd think it couldn't hurt to take the Prilosec. Particularly if you already feel you have issues with GERD, heartburn, etc. The only thing with Prilosec is that it doesn't kick in instantly...you have to keep taking it for a little while. So might be best to just wait and see what comes of the EGD then. Worst case scenario is that maybe you just need to follow a course of medicine for a short period of time before having surgery. At least it's not usually a show stopper. I hope! Good luck

[erp 2,016]

The biopsy is part of the EGD process- totally normal. Same with the gastritis (inflammation). Tylenol and ibuprofen pre-op are ok, just be certain to take them with a little food to reduce the irritation. None of these factors will affect your surgical dates unless they are severe, accompanied by an ulcer, h pylori positive, or the biopsy is abnormal.

[Jessiegurl2686 104]

Egd went well this morning! Trying remember everything that happened is pretty funny! My dad said I asked him the same questions over and over and I called my bf but don't remember! But anyways no soreness or anything just alittle tired can't wait till my son takes a nap! But until then we will just have bonding time watching a movie! Next step submit info to insurance! Hopefully ill have a April surgrey date:)