EGD Dilitation and I Can Eat Meat!!!

Hi all, Just thought I would share that I finally had my dilitation last Tuesday after a painful episode of esophageal spasms that lead to a cardiac work up for two nights in the hospital, 10 needle sticks, two stress tests, and an abdominal and chest CT. I put it off because I was afraid to gain or not lose any more weight. Pain is a great motivator. Any way... I am all clear! I have a hiatal hernia and my anastamosis was stretched to 15mm so I can finally eat something other than yogurt, cottage cheese and soup! I had 1 oz of steak (chew, chew, chew) the day I came home...I feel so much better. I was worried that my weightlosss would slow down but I decided with my added energy from getting in everything I should i could start exercising again. I am rediscovering my neighborhood and my kids! This is the life. Take care, Carolyn

that is great news carolyn !!! continue your discovering and wish you the best!!

OH... you are so lucky! I still can't do red meat unless it is superfine shredded or something. SO I just avoid it and stick to the fish and chicken! CONGRATZ and good luck with the exercising! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/186/146 BMI- 44.1/31.9/25 Height- 5'4" Total Weight Loss: -71 lbs. Surgery Date- 1/19/05 Visit my OH profile or stop by My Weight Loss Journey Website at: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney

Hi Carolyn I have also had a problem with a stricture. Following an upper GI, I was diagnosed with it on 3/18. I was finally scheduled for the dilation on 5/5. I have to go back in on the 20th and possibly one more time to have it dilated again. I am finally eating "real" food and that includes chicken and ham, etc. I am no longer vomiting everything I put in my mouth and that includes pudding! I know that my weight loss will slow down, but I have so much more energy and I feel so much better. Dianne