3 months out...how is everyone??

I had a stricture too at about 4 weeks, just after I got cleared on my 4 week check up and started getting to were I could even swallow my spit. You'll feel 100% better after they roto-rooter you.

Richard, A few "stricture" folks out here. Apparently you'll feel tons better Almost at once. The bad news, (and this is hearsay, so ask your doc and report back the straight poop!) That if you have a stricture, It will likely take a couple of times having it dilated Before it stops squeezing back down too tight. So ask if that is the "typical" or not. Hope not, that's just what I've heard, And don't remember where. Hope you are feeling better tomorrow! Best Wishes- Dx

You will feel different and be able to hold things down after you wake up. The procedure itself is not difficult if you are adequately sedated. Mine required an IV line, spraying a foul banana tasting anesthetic in the throat, placement of a mouthguard you bite, off to leepyland (some good sh_t: in my case, versad and fentenyl), wake and it's over. Don't be alarmed: as Dx said, it will probably require another dilation. I had a kid's breakfast at Cracker Barrel after my second. Email if you wish. Dave

Sorry about your trouble Richard. Bet you won't be so bothered by the missed day at work when you're able to keep that food down again! Dennis

Sorry to hear about your problems. I hope that your Doc works it out. Take care Scott

Hey Richard Welcome to the complication club. I've never had a stricture so I really can't respond with any words of wisdom, so I'll just harass you a bit. I pray that everything works out great and you are back to enjoying your small amounts of food in no time. Let us know the outcome. Larry

Karyn Oh sweetie, I am so thrilled for you and I cant wait until I can finally start getting rid of some of my meds, bypap machine, clothes, ect. I went into Fashion Bug and got me 2 nightgowns for while at the hospital and while home. And they had some really nice outfits. And I thought to my self. NOPE I am waiting until I have lost xx amount of weight and all the clothes I have at different stages I can no longer wear. And they even had shoes and I have a baddddd shoe fettish. lol Anyhow congrats on your SUCCESS and keep up the OUTSTANDING work!!!! Your my inspiration!!!!! Melissa

Melissa, you will be off your meds and bypap in no time at all! And shopping is the best now! I still don't like those dressing room mirrors but I love buying smaller clothes Karyn

I didn't mean to imply you aren't a good parent. I'm sorry you interpreted it that way. I don't forbid my children food (unless they want candy for dinner, or something crazy like that) but I do encourage healthy food instead of bad food. Three and four years old are simply not old enough to make good educated decisions about food yet, they need help and guidance, so they can make the good choices on thier own eventually. I don't know how old your kids are. We use the pets as an example. The hamsters get carrots and cheese, because it's good for them, it keeps them healthy and makes thier fur soft. So my kids want cheese and carrots too. My daughter actually asked for chicken nuggets and a salad at wendys a few days ago. I was so happy, because I KNOW she sees me eating salad and learned by example. Before January, she didn't even know wendys sold salad, because I'd never ordered one before! B

I didn't interpret it that way...just giving another alternative view. I think the hamster's diet is an excellent example to teach children proper nutrition! My kids are 14, 12.5, 6 and 16 month twins, so the ages run the gamut. My eldest have always chosen salads, baked potatoes and chili at Wendy's over burgers anyday...and they are still this way. We have always talked about nutrition and which nutrients are in certain foods, etc...it's just how I have raised them. They can choose a treat once in awhile, but we discuss it. There are times when I say "no" to something too caloric/too much sugar/too whatever and then we discuss why at that time, it wouldn't be a good choice. I am so proud of my kids, particularly my son (12 years old..I think he knows more than most nutritionists )...maybe he'll go into the field someday? My 14 year old daughter chooses healthy foods most of the time, but knows when it's appropriate for a treat. Truth be known, she'd rather have an apple or some frozen fruit (I buy big bags of it at Costco)...that's a true treat to her. My 6 year old loves junk food but if she had a choice, she'd choose a homemade oatmeal raisin cookie over Hostess anyday. So overall, they're learning to make good decisions in a world where all sorts of foods exist.... Chele