Pain stops me from eating/drinking - Ulcer?

drmroth
on 8/18/14 6:29 am

I'm 7 weeks out and I'm having pain when eating and drinking. If I press down and in just below xiphoid (area where the ribs come together at the upper abdomen) I'm able to get something in but not a lot. I'm now taking 2 omeprazole a day which help with the pain a little but still not enough. 

Doctors are thinking possible ulcer. Anyone have any knowledge or experience with this?

thanks

    

    

(deactivated member)
on 8/18/14 2:15 pm
RNY on 08/26/14

I haven't gone through it yet, but I would get checked out right away. I know you said the doctors think... well how are they gonna be certain? Best of luck to you!

chulbert
on 8/18/14 10:40 pm - Rochester, NY
RNY on 01/21/13

I have no idea what might be the cause of your pain; however, I would certainly contact my surgeon if it persists.

drmroth
on 8/24/14 5:22 pm, edited 8/24/14 5:23 pm

I'm now taking 3 omeprazole a day and carafate 3-4 times a day per surgeons request. It's only been a few days but it's still not getting better - not yet. Doctor said that we'll wait 4 weeks and if not better then we do an endoscopy. I think they try and stay away from endoscopy until 3 months out and I'm at the 2 month mark. Has anyone had an endoscopy after RNY?

    

    

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