Ulcer

Hi All, I was in lots of pain on Tuesday since noon at 8pm, I called my Angel Linda and she told me I should call Dr. Duffy. I called Dr. Duffy and he said I should go to the emergency room - that it could be one of three things. I had blood work done, urine sample and x-ray. They ruled out two out of three, so they said that it must be that I was getting a ulcer. They left me overnite on IV and was released yesterday afternoon. Have to take some medicines and have to go back to see him next Tuesday. I still have the pain but its mild. Hopefully it will go away soon. Don't like the pain. Until next time. Magaly

Oh Magaly I am so sorry to hear about this. I have always worried about getting an ulcer after surgery. It is like the one thing I always think about. I am glad the pain is not as bad. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery! Kelly

Glad to hear you're doing better. Hope the pain stays bearable. Feel better soon. Hugs, Maggie

Didn't your Dr. put you on an drug to help prevent an ulcer. My Dr. prescribed Aciphex and I need to take that for about 6 months after surgery. I'm not sure if all Dr's do this or not. I'm curious so let me know. Thanks, Kelly

Been there, done that. At least you had pain, I had no warning until I got up one morning and passed out on the bathroom floor the from loss of blood caused by the ulcer (I was three months post-op). I took Prevacid for 30 days, which is essentially the same as Aciphex. The last endoscopy showed the ulcer gone, but I'm staying on Prevacid for several months. I also had a test for H.pylori to see if I had the bacteria that would cause the ulcer to return. I didn't get those results back yet, but that's easily taken care of with a round of antibiotics, amoxycillin, tetracycline, or similar. Watch for blood in the stool or urine, a sure sign of an ulcer. If you see red or dark red blood, head for the nearest hospital. --Steve

Magaly I am so sorry to hear about your ulcer. Take it easy and do what the doctor tells you. This, is an unfortunate complication of this surgery...I hope its just a small bump in the road for you..and not a big one. Keep us posted. Hugs Joanie

Magaly, We missed you at support group last Tues. Linda said you weren't feeling well. So sorry to hear about your pain/ulcer. Hopefully, you are on the mend. Take it slow. JA