Will I Get Stomach Ulcers After Bariatric Surgery?

[@delilahmaymurphy]

Never had ulcers, do now after 3 months of gastric bypass. Don't smoke, drink and no anti inflammatories either. Pain was not fun - surgeon acted pretty quickly. Now on nexium for 3 months and carafate for 6 weeks. Fingers firmly crossed

[@vchrittonmyers]

I had a RNY 18 years ago. Last fall I had a perforated ulcer and developed sepsis. I spent a week in the ICU and nearly died. It was in my remnant stomach so scopes couldn't access it.

[@JayJay-kp1sn]

I am 3 months post gastric bypass and all of a sudden was throwing up blood. I was hospitalized again and an ulcer & inflammation was detected. The ulcer was treated with 2 clips during the gastroscopy now I take medication against tge inflammation. 5 days at the hospital and I still have blood in my stool (not fresh red one).. I am so anxious this will now be a lifetime condition and I will have to live with pain. I am so scared. How do other patients live after?

[@LiveHealthyMD]

Hi, we are sorry to hear that you have had this type of issue after your bariatric procedures. Ulcers are unfortunately fairly common after gastric bypass surgery occurring with a 5 to 10% incidence however the vast majority of the time they will heal and you will not have any further issues. Occasionally it may become chronic and require surgery

[@grandeIce]

What about cannabis use using hemp wraps instead of tabaco products? Will it have the same risk factors

[@rlicon1970]

Thanks doc

[@NelisiweGumede-fq2qz]

I'm pregnant and have severe pud/gastritis what can I do? Is the baby going to be okay?

[@franniewheel]

I would like to know what is happening when the pain increases. Is it the acid build up? We call it episodes around my house. It makes the whole household freeze

[@LiveHealthyMD]

This could mean that the ulcer is getting worse or is irritated from eating.

[@franniewheel]

I can tell ya I'm living a holy he'll on some days. It hurts so bad and I had rny in 2007

[@LiveHealthyMD]

We recommend you schedule an appointment with your surgeon to discuss this. There is a danger to not taking action as the ulcer could perforate or become chronic and never heal, which would require surgery.

[@tracihayden5741]

I had my gastric bypass in 2017. I'm constantly suffering from ulcers all the time. In April 2021 I perforated my stomach, the pain was unbearable. I'm always nauseous and vomit daily. Just had an upper endoscopy October 2021 and I have another ulcer near my gastric pouch. They did 2 biopsies to see if it's Hplory. Is there a permanent cure? I don't take nsaids, smoke, or drink. I also don't want it revised.

[@LiveHealthyMD]

Unfortunately in a very small percentage of patients, this can be a recurring problem. A surgical revision of the anastomosis (the connection) is your best option for long term improvement

[@kamleshbhatia79]

Do you smoke or drink alcohol or eat fatty foods

[@dathanpiritu9339]

What is your experience with patients who smoke hookah and develop marginal ulcers?

[@LiveHealthyMD]

We do not recommend smoking of any kind because it increases the risk of developing marginal ulcers, which become harder to heal when someone is smoking.