Light at the end of the tunnel - EDG

I know some WLS journeys are rockier than others, but I was up until 3AM last night so drepessed. I've become so sad and angry at having done this to myself. For the last three weeks I'd become nauseus 24/7 and started vomiting 2 or 3 times a day. I couldn't even go into the office any more because I couldn't be sure a bathroom was handy. Also, the vomiting was taking its toll. My rib cage hurt from all the retching and I wasn't even come close to gettting my protien and water. Plus, my weight loss hasn't been that stupendous. I was hoping with all the vomiting, I'd have lost more weight. I think I've hit that 5 week stall. Finally, after being told for a week that some nausea and vomiting were common, I got sent to a GI on Monday. I've just woken up from my drug induced nap after having an EDG. For the first time in three weeks I don't want to vomit. It seems I did have a stricture; the scar tissue had built up so I only had a 5mm opening. It was dialated to 15 mm. I can drink water now without half of it coming back up. The procedure wasn't bad, but my throat sure hurts. At least I feel like I can get back on track now with eating right and exercise. Not sure if I had a point, but I so needed to share. Thanks for listening. Torrey

torrey, i'm so sorry you had a stricture, but i am sooooooooooo glad that it's taken care of now. hopefully you'll be able to get going with your new life without so much hardship. thanks for keeping us all posted. hang in there!!! RaeAnn

Oh Torrey, I am so sorry to hear that you were going through such a rough time!!! but, I am so happy to hear that you are feeling alot better!!!!!!! I've been hearing alot about strictures lately, I hope and pray I don't develop one! Take care of yourself, maybe the worst part is over!!!!!!!! MZ

Wow Torrey, sorry to hear about your experience. At least now it's fixed and like you said you are back on the right track. Now you can be thankful and happy that you had the surgery, especially now that you should start seeing the scale going down. Good luck to you!!!

Hi Torrey, Glad to here that you're feeling better. Isn't it amazing ounce they're done how quickly you feel so much better. I'm jealous that you got to sleep during your procedure. I was awake the entire time. Debbie

Bless your little heart! Very rough time for you. But it WILL get better. It pretty much has to, right? Hang in there. Good things are on the way. Becky

Torrey- I had a stricture as well, and having it fixed will make a world of difference..and the puking will cease. Your weight loss will speed up, now that you can eat protien and drink water.... your body is most likely hanging onto everything you have put into it. Keep your head up, it will be better.