Helicobacter Pylori

Please help me with some info on Helicobacter Pylori.   I had gastric bypass surgery in Dec. 05.  I lost 160 lbs with in the first 12 months.  During this time I developed ulcers, 2 large ones, wrapped around my small instestine where my new pouch is. I have been treated with several ucler medications, very expensive, and have been advised to doulble up on the Prevacid.  I have been in severe pain for 2 months and just went to have another scope to check the process of the ulcers.  I now have 3 ulcers that are not healing and the report showing biopsy for Helicobacter Pylori. I can not eat hardly any solid food.  After eating solids I get extreme pain in my belly that doubles me over and causes chest pains and shortness of breath. I have been on a strict diet of scramble egg, Danactive yogurt, protein drinks, soaked up Wheat Chex and Cup of Soup.  Do you have any other food suggestions that I may be able to tolerate? Does anyone have any feedback on this infection?  Does it ever heal?   I am desparte for responses.  My doctor said he may have to reroute the small instestines and remove the ulcers to reattach or Heaven Forbid I will have to have the gastric bypass surgery reversed, oh NO!!! I need all the prayer and advise anyone can give.   Thanks, Laura

1 thing I've found that is easier on my pouch and doesn't cause a lot of discomfort is the sugar free instant oatmeal.  I make 1 packet with half water and half hoods calorie countdown milk so that it has a bit of added protein.  My pouch is very picky when it comes to carbs and I don't know as of yet what my stomach problem is so I can't say if this will help you or not. Good luck *gentle hug*

There is a lot of information on this condition on the National Institutes of Health website in the Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse. H. pylori is still a pretty recently found bacteria that exists in the stomach.  It is unusual because it can thrive in an environment that is very acidic.  Treatment includes antibiotics - not just antacids. Yes, it can be treated very effectively.  There are GI specialists in the field, consult with one of them as well.  Most surgeons are not gastroenterologists.  regards,

I was just reading some articles online today looking for information about the nutritional benefits of broccoli sprouts.  (My roommate picked up broccoli sprouts by mistake at the store instead of alfalfa sprouts.)  Anyway, there have been some studies which suggest that broccoli sprouts may be able to kill h. pylori bacteria.  Obviously, I cannot attest to the accuracy of these claims, but here's some link to the articles I found online: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=Pub Med&list_uids=15387326&dopt=Citation http://curezone.com/art/read.asp?ID=61&db=6&C0=353 http://health.dailynewscentral.com/content/view/0001838/35/ http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=news&dbid=51 If the links don't work, just run a google search for "broccoli sprouts" pylori and you'll get the same articles.  I would suggest reviewing this information with your doctor or dietician.  I hope this is helpful and I wish you good luck in finding a resolution to your problem. Kellie