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missybean    40

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Hey y'all. I went for my endoscopy last week and my surgeon just called and said A scope came back positive from my endoscopy for a bacteria into stomach that causes ulcers. She put me on an antibiotic for two straight weeks and six weeks later I'm scheduled to take a blood test just to ensure that the infection is gone. I'm worried this will be a stall for me. Has this happened to anyone or does anyone know of anyone this has happened to?? What was the outcome for you/them if so? Please help!!!!

Missy

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ElaineB    207

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I believe it's H pylori and I don't think it's a big deal. It sounds like your physician has it under control. Don't worry. I would take this as a sign that your doctor knows what she's doing. Good luck!!

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missybean    40

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Thank you for the advice. I think you're right. I start taking my anti-biotics tomorrow. Fingers crossed that they work!

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Sonia Singh    25

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H-pylori is the bacteria. I have it. I was sleeved on 7/22/13 as planned.

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Sonia Singh    25

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No. I had to take a secondary breath test drink some nasty liquid & all was well.

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missybean    40

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Saw your new post you are fantastic! Rocking your sleeve girl!! Thanks for the input. I'm not sure as to why I have these three different meds but I will take them and hopefully they do the job. You're doing well honey

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dlopez978    19

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Hey y'all. I went for my endoscopy last week and my surgeon just called and said A scope came back positive from my endoscopy for a bacteria into stomach that causes ulcers. She put me on an antibiotic for two straight weeks and six weeks later I'm scheduled to take a blood test just to ensure that the infection is gone. I'm worried this will be a stall for me. Has this happened to anyone or does anyone know of anyone this has happened to?? What was the outcome for you/them if so? Please help!!!!

Missy

I had that. It is H Pylori....they gave me 3 diff kinds of antibiotics that I had to take for 2 weeks. Then I had to wait 4 weeks after I was done with the antibiotics to give a stool sample to see if meds worked. Just make sure u dont skip a dose n u should b fine...

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dlopez978    19

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Saw your new post you are fantastic! Rocking your sleeve girl!! Thanks for the input. I'm not sure as to why I have these three different meds but I will take them and hopefully they do the job. You're doing well honey

Btw...eat tons of yogurt cuz one of the side effects to taking all those anti biotics is yeast infection....n thats not fun!

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