Barrett’s is serious as it is precancerous. The seriousness depends upon whether dysplasia is present, and whether it is high or low dysplasia. I just went through 15 months of endoscopies with ablation, at three month intervals. I was on 40 mgs of omeprazole, twice a day. After my last endoscopy, everything looks good. I have graduated to six-month surveillance, and my omeprazole has dropped to once a day.

Ask your doctor about dysplasia and segment length. Barrett’s is serious as it is considered precancerous. Do not ignore it.