Question:
If they find the bacteria that can cause ulsers during you're endoscope will they?

My surgeon stated during me pre-op endoscopic proceedure, " I think she may have the bacteria that may cause ulsers in her stomach. When I became coherant after the medication, it was too late to ask what would happen? Does or has any one else have or had this???    — deborah R. (posted on April 12, 2004)

April 11, 2004
Because that bacteria is so common my surgeon puts everyone on flagyl and other antibiotics right before surgery to wipe those bugs out. Dont worry about it.
   — bob-haller

April 11, 2004
I think most people have the bacteria, I was put on antibiotics for 7 days. It did nothing to delay my surgery. It's just a precautionary measure. Good luck to you :-)
   — KellyJeanB

April 11, 2004
The bacteria they found is probably H pylori, and most are treated with Prev pac, it contains two antibotics and prevacid, this is a 1 or 2 week treatment, no big deal, just take what ever he perscribs and you will be fine.
   — wizz46