Hi, I had my pre-surgery consultation and was found to have H. Pylori by breath test (no symptoms). I was given a prescription to fill (no other info). My pharmacist said they have to order the med because "it's an older med...not used very much anymore." Now I'm wondering what is the current recommended treatment. Anybody been treated lately? What where you given? My prescription is for Pylera, a combination of two antibiotics and bismuth. Anybody have any thoughts?

Hi Massa36,

I just finished a 10-day course of 'quadruple therapy' - antibiotics, antacids. I survived it!

When is your surgery date? I would think that as long as the antibiotics are done, you would be fine to go, unless you were actually diagnosed with an ulcer (instead of just a positive test for the germ that causes ulcers. Some doctors may do a follow up test to make sure the infection is cured.

But, that's a good question for the doctor's office.

Good luck!

Hi Massa,

Most doctors want a follow up EGD to confirm that the H. Pylori is gone. I would definitely ask your doctor about this. Shouldn't hold you up unless you don't have time to complete all your meds and have another test.

Let us know how things go for you and what the doctor says!

Thanks Lizalee. I am called my doctor today and I'm hoping for a return call today. I am praying this is not something that will hold me up! I am expecting an early May surgery date. Please keep me in your prayers and thanks for you prompt reply! I am really nervous about this!:biggrin: