Question:
Does anyone have stomach ulcers before surgery?

My stomach ulcer situation is so bad that my GI doctor told me not to have RNY but to have the gastric sleeve. I talked with my surgeon and both docs wrote the insurance company a letter. However, the insurance company denied the sleeve claiming it is only experimental and hasn't been proven effective yet. They will approve the other surgery. My GI docs concern is that if the ulcers develop again they won't be able to access my stomach via scope, but only through surgery. I am currently on 3 meds (7 pills, and 8 tsp) daily just for my GI issues. The surgeon said the RNY will cure the GERD, Barrett's and Esophagitis. I see him Monday. I just wanted to know if anyone had problems slight-severe with ulcers and went through with RNY. Thank You    — Hilkerrt (posted on March 11, 2010)

March 11, 2010
I had ulcer and had the lap band surgery, no problems. I know its not the same wls, maybe it would be an option for you, I have lost 45 lbs since 12-24-09, hope this helps.
   — T R.

March 11, 2010
Were I in your position I would want to know if the doctors have any idea of what is causing your ulcers. If that can be identified then you could make a more informed decision for yourself as to which type of WLS would be optimum for your condition. It's not a good idea to have WLS of any type if you have that severe of a problem. My GERD was mild and fortunately I did not have ulcer formations prior to my RNY. I do know that the RNY reduced and/or nearly eliminates acid production so my chances of forming them now are significantly less. Also, no NSAID usage post RNY greatly reduces the chances of that source causing ulcers.
   — Arkin10

March 11, 2010
I have dealt with them for years and they have never got to the bottom of what is causing them. I know I don't have the one problem I forget what it is called. I have had to go every 3 yrs for a biopsy of the Barrett's because of metaplasia. Its so frustrating when ALL doctors tell me that weight loss will make my GI issues better as well as anything else that may come along. Other than my GI problems and migraines and weight I am healthy.
   — Hilkerrt

March 12, 2010
One year post op and no problems with ulcers!
   — rkurquhart