Stricture or to be expected??

Hi all, I think I am developing a stricture, or maybe eating too much. But I was able to take in more in the first week, maybe because it was pureed. I am still on soft foods, but now throwing up 2-4 times a day. Even Mashed potatoes, medicines, etc I met with the gastro doctor and he doesn't feel it is safe to do an endoscope til 3rd week. Anyone else dealing with this?

Oh boy - I hope it's not a stricture, but definitely a good idea to get it checked. Kym H. just posted about this herself - you might just check out her post. Dina

Thank God I am not the only one... I read everyone's doing great and blah-blah, but I am having a hard time. Nothing wants to stay down and I am back on liquids. I am sooo weak from not getting enough nutrients. My doctor said to give it a little time and then they would check some more. To make things worse, the doctor said I am not losing weight faster because my body is in starvation mode. Can I EVER win???? Manda

the Dr's office called and I am scheduled for an endoscopy on Tuesday morning. Has anyone else had that done? I am not looking forward to another IV, since they blew 3 veins before they got it in last time. I am nervous about this, but know I should go ahead. I can only eat a couple of bites and then it is so painful then I throw up. I am trying to stay on liquids, but I only like canned shakes and I ran out. The shakes I make in the blender have too much air in them and I have alot of pain and burbing with them. They originally gave me phenegran and that made me feel awful and I do better just suffering thru it!

Hi Manda, I hope this note finds you well and healthy! The March 2004 Board needs your help. Please go to the Board and read the post, AND THE SURVEY SAYS, and PLEASE respond to it by answering the few questions. We really need to hear from you. Thank you! Maureen