ulcer

i had gastic bypass in 2003 ,but in 2004 i had a ulcer and know take ulcer pills. but i feel that i have gain since the ulcer. iam having a upper gi on wed . the doc feel that the frist doc should have check the ulcer . he feel i have a hole and the food go right to my stoma. has this happed to someone .just like to hear. thank cindy frist doc was myrie

Hi Cindy, I too had Myrie for a surgeon in 2003. I do not have the ulcer problems you do, but have had thoughts of an enlarged stoma or other problem. Dr. Myrie hasn't seen me since I was (I think) 9 months out. I got the impression that since I wasn't already at goal, he didn't want to deal with me. And I have struggled ever since. I hope they find out what is wrong and you are able to get it fixed. Please let me know. It might be something I need to have checked also. And feel free to email me if you would like. Elizabeth

What hospital did this dr. myrie work at? And what kind of aftercare is that? No wonder you have struggled so. Hang in there, OK? jean

He is still a general surgeon at Methodist in DSM. Although he doesn't do WLS anymore. Aftercare?? LOL IF you can break through the "clicks" that have formed from some of the patients there, I guess they do have one at the hospital every so often. I really don't know because I was never told about it, I learned about it through here at OH. I have never been to a support group meeting and the only time I have seen a dietician or nutritionist was for my pre-op stuff. I would have to go back and read my own profile, but I bet I didn't see him more than 4 or 5 times post op. Just trying to get an appointment was a nightmare. I think I am doing better overall NOW than I was at one year out. It is going to take a while, but eventually I will at least get to "one"derland. I have gotten a good grip now so hanging on is getting easier. LOL Thanks, Elizabeth