I need help old timers!! 3.5 yrs post op
Hello all, it's been awhile since I been on..... I'm having trouble with my sleeve! Quick view of what's going on, For about a month and half now I been experiencing pressure/ pain in my chest after I eat. I'm also throwing up a lot and I have really bad heartburn with constipation . Last Thursday I went to see my surgeon and explain what was going on, he set me up for an endoscopy and UGI X-ray but he thinks is nothing to to with my sleeve because I'm 3 1/2 yrs post op....... Yesterday I went for both test and my sleeve have a pouch at the top where the food is just sitting in the pouch and only a little moving through as well as the small amount of food that's passing through is not passing properly through my small intestines. I go back for a follow up with the surgeon next week I can't wait that long to know what's next.... Has anyone experience this problem??
It sounds like a stricture. They happen most often shortly after surgery, but can also occur years later.
It's fixable for sure, but can take multiple treatments. You'll be fine before you know it, but in the meantime, it's a pain.
Feel better.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.