FINALLY!!! endoscopy results!
 

Today was the day. The verdict - in the doc's own words: you have a whomping big ulcer that's causing a stricture in the anastomosis. I'm surprised that you're keeping ANY food down.

He tried to stretch it out, but he said that it didn't work well.

ok. so, for you new folks do you understand that this means? 12+ years after surgery I have an ulcer that's extending DOWN the section where the tiny tummy is attached to the small intestine.

ANYTHING can happen at ANYTIME.

As of now, the plan is this: nexium twice a day, eat as I can [soft is best for awhile]. and see them in a month. i KNOW there will be another endoscopy or two in my future, but that's a ways off.

I am BEYOND thrilled to have some answers now - after two years of vomiting and NO ONE listening to me!!!!!

Finally....you got some answers. Now you have a game plan!!!! Hurray!!!

Glad your finally getting some answers. I hope that the nexium works.

thanks, ladies. from the first dose, the nexium seems to be really helping with the pain. now, fingers crossed about the healing. i'm actually starting to [heaven help us!] PERK UP a bit!!!

Jiffy,

I am so happy to hear you are perking up. I am also glad you got some answers.

Glad to hear you finally know whats going on and have a plan :)

Jiffy - I can totally understand your sense of relief to finally have answers, an initial treatment plan AND even some pain relief! So happy for you!

I'm happy you're feeling better.

Hi Jiffy