Just a Heads Up to My Fellow Febbies

Hi All- Its been a little bit more than a month, and Ive lost exactly 20 lbs. Ever since surgery, I was not taking things in well. I thought it was just a result of the surgery and the strain on my body. I started pureed foods two weeks ago. I never felt right after eating. I could get liquids down, as well as soft food...only to have the food feel like lead in my stomach 3 hours after I ate it. Regurgitating was the only thing that gave me relief. Needless to say, I felt like crud, and wasnt able to focus on exercise! I was always told that strictures happen "later" and not as early. I was also told that if you can even swallow liquid or food without pain, it probably wasnt a stricture. Guess what? What I read was wrong! I had an endoscopy today and I was diagnosed with a "stricture at the gastrojejunal anastomosis". I was dilated 8mm, and it seems to have made all the difference. PLEASE: If you have any of these issues, dont hesistate-get them checked out ASAP! I couldve saved some precious time of my first month post op out of misery! God Bless, Aly

Hey Florida... sorry to hear you went through that... It sure must have sucked... I will pray for you.. and I am glad you had it taken care of you.. will now be guaranteed some pain free time.... if I have anything to say about this.... he he just call me the crazy dodger fan with a wand... Get well quick and start kickin butt at the gym.... You go girl!!! LA Dodgergirl

Dear Aly, Sorry to hear you had problems, but thanks for giving us a heads up. I thought I was informed, but what is stricture? I saw it on someone elses post, but I don't know what it is. Thanks, Mary M.

here is a good explanation http://www.vioworks.com/Player/key.asp?p=1187