Question:
Does Helicobacter pylori effect approval for WLS?
— Darla K. (posted on February 19, 2003)
February 19, 2003
My doctor does a test for it AFTER approval, then knocks it out with
antibacterials before surgery...
— Tim W.
February 20, 2003
Hi, I had an H. Pyloric test before surgery . The doc told me that if it
were positive I would have to be treated for it before surgery but that it
would not affect the decision to do the surgery.
— Kimmie C.
February 20, 2003
***Darla King*** My lab worked test positive for H-pylori also. It has
delayed my surgery date. I have to take antibiotics for 14 days. Its to
my understanding that you should take 2 types of antibiotics and an
antiacid. And if you don't you are wasting your time b/c one isn't as
effective as all three together. The antacid kills the h-pylori bacteria.
The medicine is very costly, but because I asked the pharmacist, he
recommended the PREVPAC. It was covered by my insurance and I paid just
the co-pay for one prescription instead of 3. PREVAC consist of
lansoprazole, amoxicillin, and clarithromycin. After I finish the meds, I
will receive a surgery date. One more thing, the pharm. said that in 90%
of the cases the bacteria is eradicated. Hope this helps.
— yh1401
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