Gastritis and H pylori

[shardy727 6]

My pathology results just came back from my EGD biopsies. First I found out that I have a small sliding hiatus hernia, now these results say that I have chronic active gastritis and am H.pylori positive. All of this has been a surprise because I have no symptoms. It was just supposed to be a routine EGD for pre-op. Has anyone else had this happen? Do you know if the gastritis will interfere with getting the sleeve done?

[Gr8fulMiniMe 66]

Well, I do know they will repair the hernia during the surgery itself, they did for me. The gastric sleeve does increase odds of gastric reflux, indigestion and other digestive/gastric issues. You will need to speak with your surgeon regarding all of this for sure! Good luck to you!!!

[#9grammy 274]

The H.pylori is treatable with antibiotics. Didn't he write u a script for it? Google it and u can read about it. There is even a place somewhere on this site that tells about it.

Good luck

[shardy727 6]

I see him next Friday. I just think it's weird that I don't have any symptoms. I'm so afraid that he'll tell me I'm not a good candidate for the sleeve because of it.

[bostonbug 1]

<p>Well, I do know they will repair the hernia during the surgery itself, they did for me. The gastric sleeve does increase odds of gastric reflux, indigestion and other digestive/gastric issues. You will need to speak with your surgeon regarding all of this for sure! Good luck to you!!!</p>

[shardy727 6]

There are people who have no symptoms so I'm hoping it won't be a problem since I have none, and that the sleeve won't create symptoms.

[marycw1955 40]

I had the bacteria as well. I took antibiotics for 10 days and went back and had to do a breathing test. No big deal at all. The dr told me that almost 80% of the population has it and the don't even know.