Stricture

I couldn't take anymore, I had to call the RD today. I have been still getting that foam and I take tiny sips and I chew for like 3 minutes and i eat tiny bites (I don't eat and drink together or a hour after eating), even mashed potatoes are awful. I can only eat like 3 - 5 bites and I feel like I will be sick if I take another bite or sip of water. I can only get like 30 oz down if I'm a lucky a day. I am so weak and tired all the time, vomiting, etc. It's extreamly frustrating. So the RD told me to stop all vitamins and pills I'm taking for 2 weeks and if I am not able to eat or drink more in 3-4 days I have to call her back. She thinks  it's probably a stricture or stenosis? Anyone had this? Any pointers or prayers would be great right now. Thanks!


Surgery: 6/21/07

Oh my, I'm soo sorry to hear you are having problems.  I'm surprised they don't have you come in?  I spose they want to rule things out?  I sure hope things get back on track for you, good luck and hopefully someone will be able to help you with info on your problem. You'll be in my prayers

Thank you. I would be feeling great if it weren't for the whole having to eat and drink to live lol. But I think she is going to make an appointment for me if in a few days I don't get better. I hope it corrects itself. Robin

Remember me - I met you in the waiting room.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  I hope it corrects itself also. knitter58

I remember you, and pray for your journey to run smoothly! Thank you. I know it will pass with or without help from the doctor. I am trying to picture the "NEW PERSON" they said I would feel like at 3 months out! hehe Can't wait till I ride bike or swim or just move around really well! Robin

Hi! What ended up happening?  I'm nearly 6 weeks post-op and suddently can't do anything anymore.  My saliva is foamy all the time, making me nauseous/vomit, I went from eating applesauce, yogur****ermelon, pureed carrots, and oatmeal to ONLY water, applesauce and a TINY bit of yogurt.  They want to do an endoscopy asap.  Help??!  :)

Hi I am truly so sorry you are having to go through this. I remember how misserable I was. I ended up having an EGD which was painless and quick procedure. I had a stricture and a small ulcer both were fixed during the EGD and when I woke up I had no pain, was released after 1/2 hour or so to let some of the anesthesia wear off ( I was put to sleep) Anyway, I was put on Protonix and that didn't seem to help much. It was about at my 3rd-4th month I felt better. It went away on it's own just like my GB surgeon told me it would. I have had almost no problems, I will get it once in a while like if I am sick or what not. But for the most part I think it just takes time, one of those side effects some of us get. I would get your stricture checked out though. And make sure they're carefull as to not open the stricture to much or it could reverse the WLS surgery. I hope this helps. If you have other questions I will try to help answer. Keep me posted, I'll keep you in my prayers.