Question:
I FOUND OUT THAT MY BLOOD TEST WAS POSITVE CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT WHAT ANTIBOTIC WIL

HOW LONG WILL I HAVE TO TAKE THE ANTIBICTC AND CAN I STILL HAVE SURGERY? HELP I FEEL LIKE I AM THE ONLY ONE THATS EVER HAD THIS I DON'T SEE ANY THING ABOUT IT.    — Shirley H. (posted on May 3, 2006)

May 3, 2006
positive for what?
   — walter A.

May 3, 2006
My question exactly- positive for what? Most of the tests they do pre-op are for CBC, lipids and liver function tests. While a CBC can give an indication of an infection it won't specify what type. From my research most WLS patients have some shift in their liver function tests due to fatty liver and also have elevated cholesterol. So would need more information and what test you are talking about,
   — dabby

May 3, 2006
Are you talking about a positive for Heliobactor? That is a bacteria that is responsible for most stomach ulcers. I was positive for it as well, and was treated with a two week dose of a combination of very strong anti-biotics and prevacid. A month later I had an EGD done to check for any ulcers prior to surgery. All was normal. The EGD was painless and not worth worrying about. The anti-biotic was a little strong on my body at first, but it worked out ok too. Good luck, Chris
   — CChappell

May 8, 2006
hope everything comes out good and I wish you look thank god that what ever you have is taken care of now an not during surgery. You will be find and wait and see your surgery will be the best thing you every did.. god bless.
   — evienicole