I had a stricture at about three weeks post op. It felt exactly as you describe. I was not put out for the endoscopy. They gave me meds in my IV to make me loopy enough not to care that they were jammin a tube down my throat!! It didnt hurt. May have been a tiny bit uncomfortable but not painful. They were done in liek 10 minutes adn the relief I felt from the chest pressure was immediate and it felt sooo good!! Good luck and its easy as pie to fix so dont stress over it. I waited 2 weeks before calling my doc and telling him uncomfortable I was. That was dumb, but I was scared!! I have not had to go back thankfully, but I know if I do it is truly an easy thing to fix...........well mine was anyway!

CONGRATS... That is so awesome... Not only the century mark but also so dang close to Onederland ! Keep up the amazing work ! -Terri C

I have been having a pain in my pouch for two days nowl. My doc has ordered a endoscopy. I understand this is where they put a scope down your throat. Does it hurt. Has anyone ever had a stricure and what does it feel like? This is like a pressure all the time. And when I drink it is worse. I can drink but it hurts. Eating is out of the question.

Hi everyone! I am so happy because over the weekend, I managed to make it to 102 lbs lost. I started out at 308 lbs and right now I am 206 lbs. I am so excited I had to share with ya'll. Loretta

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