Banders do not get strictures the way RNYers do. A stricture is caused by scar tissue forming around the RNY stoma causing it to close up. If you are having that pain than it is more than likely caused by a couple of things. Could be that you aren't chewing well enough or your bites are too big. Could also be that you are eating a little too much OR it could be that you are simply too tight. Try cutting your chicken into pinky nail sized pieces and chewing really well. If the meat is too dry it could also cause this feeling. If cutting your meat in tiny pieces, chewing well and eating slowly doesn't solve the problem then maybe a small unfill is in order. Good luck.

if you were banded then no its not a stricture. you cant get strictures banded; you can be 'overfilled' and need some taken out.

ty diane, i too am 52 and pre op am also diabetic on insulin, your post gave me hope ty so much love cee

hi hon if you feel thatstrongly why not have it reversed, it can be done, here in UK they can remove the band. i,mpre op and have done research but i cannot comment on your personal probs, only to say if your not happy they get it out of you hon. i find on here most in general are happy, and on the memorial page its the RNY that folk die from. I wish you well and hope your health improves, have you joined a support group in your area. you would be much better knowing others are experiencing some of the probs, and how they have overcome them.. wishing u gd luck and prayers love cee