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Have been a lurker for about 2 months now. Has anyone had to be put on medication for H Pylori ? the medication is called PREVPAC. Just wondering if this is rare or normal. Thanks Tim

Tim, Hello and welcome... I know many that had to take that for the H Pylori which seems to be very common. You are taking it for 7 -10 days? I guess they found it when they did your endoscope? or bloodwork? That is the stuff that can lead to ulcers from what they say. I hope that helped some.. Debra P

Thanks for the response Debra they found it in the results of bloodwork and i am on the meds for 14 days Again thanks for the Info! Tim

Oh and by the way you have done great on the weight loss. You look great! Hope to be losing soon myself. Tim

Tim, Thanks, I am hanging in there now, trying to get to goal still..... Not that far away. That is good that they found it now before surgery. You will be on the losing side before you know it, keep in contact and let us know when you have your date! Debra P

Tim: Hello! Welcome to the 'family'. Here are a few good links for you to look at if interested to know more about H Pylori and ulcers: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helicobacter_pylori http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hpylori/index.htm http://www.cdc.gov/ulcer/md.htm Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a type of bacteria, found on a blood test. Researchers believe that H. pylori is responsible for the majority of peptic ulcers. H. pylori infection is common in the United States: About 20 percent of people under 40 years old and half of those over 60 years have it. The risk of ulcers postop in a new pouch/stoma is of great concern, and in the no longer used distal stomach that can not be visualized w/ a scope after RNY is alsoof conern (they could go unrecognized/treated and cause BIG problems postop such as perforation etc), as the risk of ulces is as high as 10% postop they want to eliminate all risks prior!!! http://www.prevacid.com/products/prevpac-ulcer-treatment.aspx PREVPAC is a convenient daily dose pack that contains a multiple-drug treatment to eliminate H. pylori (Helicobacter pylori) pronounced HELI-co-back-ter pie-LORRIE and to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. Each PREVPAC contains daily administration cards for a 10- or 14-day treatment cycle. Each card contains three different prescription drugs for one day of treatment. It includes an acid-reducing drug called Prevacid and two antibiotics called amoxicillin capsules, USP and BIAXIN® Filmtab® (clarithromycin tablets, USP). http://www.danaise.com/bariatric.htm An active peptic ulcer represents an absolute contraindication for bariatric surgery. Approximately 15% of our preoperative patients have tested positive for H pylori infestation; this finding is similar to that of other surgeons. H pylori is easily managed by administering a two-week course of antibiotics and H2 receptor blockers. Take Care, Jamie Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh 320/163 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=c1132518510 "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"

Jamie thanks for the information and the web sites. they were very informative.The surgery has done well for you! Congatulations! Again Thanks Tim