Moment of Truth....Back in hospital AGAIN!

I am friends with NewMe2.0 and can attest to how horrible marginal ulcers are, having witnessed her in pain and the numerous hospital visits.  My heart goes out to you.  Your's and her stories are almost identical, except for the fact that she has been offered a third option.  She never smoked, drank, or had caffeine.  These ulcers can arise even when you follow your instructions perfectly.  

Wow, you have had a go around. I too, had an 4 months out, and like you not smoking, drinking, any of the typical causes. The surgeon tells me it just happens sometimes.

I have it resolved, and believe all is well though.

Thinking about you...

I am not trying to be the scary poster here. 

 

But have they actually biopsied the ulcer and sent it off to pathology?  Reason I ask and I'm not trying to scare you is there is a extremely rare lymphoma out there called M.A.L.T lymphoma.  It's a lymphoma that attacks stomach linings and looks like a ulcer a lot of the time during endoscopes.   It is extremely treatable with a few rounds of radiation 99% of the time and a high success rate. 

Okay girl, you and I need to chat... I've not been too vocal on here lately, but believe me, I totally understand what you're going through. In the last month I've been either in emerg or admitted three times... All for ulcers. I've had 'one' pretty much since the surgery, and am now battling four in my stomach and one in my esophagus. I've not found much online for getting help, but maybe together we can battle this... 

Not trying to detract at all from your post, but I'm in as much dire straights as you find yourself. I'm currently sitting at a total body weight of 88 pounds, coming from 280 pounds the day of surgery. This RNY surgery is literally killing me and I so understand your pain. I'f you'd like to chat privately, I'd be grateful (but very sorry) that someone else understands.. 

 

Im so sorry that you're having to deal with this too. No one ever talks about this side so it seems like all we do is suffer... 

so sorry you are going through this. I have been in a similar boat that ended up in me having to get a full gastrectomy a month ago. LIfe may seem dark now but there is a light at the end of the tunnel and there is life after a full gastrectomy and it is possible to live without a stomach.