Ulcers anyone?

Hi again all! I'm nearly to goal, currently at 173. (I'm a pretty tall gal!) Anyway, things went really, really well even though I was diagnosed with a huge ulcer about a year ago. I took my prevacid every day, didn't have food reactions and pretty much forgot about it. 2 months ago I ended up in the hospital with pain from my ulcer. Of course, I got everything for pain in the hospital and it calmed down somewhat. But, I have been having regular flare ups ever since. I'm taking my meds and even have to take an oral lortab for the pain. I hate this and was wondering if anyone else is having this same problem. Thanks for any info.

So sorry you are having trouble. I haven't had any trouble with ulcers. You don't smoke do you? My Dr. says that his patients that smoke have had trouble with getting ulcers to heal. He says this surgery and smoking don't mix. I sure hope you get better. Take Care, Lisa -105 below goal

Hi Lisa. Thanks for your response. No, I don't smoke and I sure can understand how that would cause trouble. I don't do anything or eat anything that I can think might cause ulcers. Last time I saw her, my surgeon said that taking a lot of pills all at once every day might cause an ulcer to form in the pouch. After that, I've spread out my vitamins, etc. over the course of the day and the ulcers are even worse. I'm afraid she is going to recommend a scope. Yuck.

I was on steroids after surgery that gave me an ulcer...are you still taking your prevacid? I take the prevacid 30mg solutabs twice a day and they work great. I do know that if you take the lortab without food it would make your stomach hurt...what other meds are you taking? Hugs Linda

Thanks for your reply, Lisa. Yes, I take Prevacid 1 x day; maybe the doctor will bump it up to 2 x like you. The lortab is in liquid form, so no problems there. I take Wellbutrin 300 1 x day, birth control pill 1 x day, and a multi and a sublingual B-12. That's about it.

Hi roxanne- you really need to read my profile. I have had a terrible time with ulcers and never suffered with them prior to the surgery. I have done each and eveything my surgeon has told me to do. I have continued pain, nausea and vomiting ever since my last surgery. I have an appointment at Cleveland Clinic for a second opinion as to what to do to make me feel better. If you get a chance take a look at my email. Hugs- Charla

Charla, I will check you out! I hope you get some definitive answers at the Cleveland Clinic. How frustrating! Thanks very much for your reply.