Question:
Can you have two or more strictures?

I am two months post-op Lap RNY and I hada stricture dilated 16days ago. Today I am getting the same symptoms I had previously. Is it possible to need to be dilated again in such a short timeframe?    — Lynn R. (posted on May 3, 2002)

May 3, 2002
Absolutely! It's not common, but it's not by any means unusual! I had two, thought I was coming down with a 3rd one, but an endoscopy proved otherwise. A super nice lady, Tica Gomez, is having her 3rd stricture dialated today! We like to joke that the more problems you have, the better your success will be...it helps when you're going through hard times!
   — Kristin R.

May 3, 2002
Hi there, I had 2 strictures dilated. And within a week apart. After going through it the first time, you just know what is happening the second time around. I thought I was closing up a third time, but they had me wait it out since it was only causing some pain, and I wasn't vomiting yet. It evenutally opened up a little and was able to tolerate more as the days went by. Don't feel bad about contacting your surgeon for a second 'go-round'. It is common for it to happen twice. Not common to happen 3 times though. I hope you feel better, strictures can be a big pain!
   — Cheri M.

May 3, 2002
Yes! I am 8 weeks (Monday) out and I have been dilated twice. I saw the surgeon today and he said since I have not had any symptons of a stricture for almost 2 weeks (Tuesday) that will leave it alone. I can tell you that I can eat much better and don't have the nausea. It is definately worth getting this fixed right away. Good Luck.
   — Sandra C.

May 3, 2002
I forgot to add that my dilations were two weeks apart...one April 9th and the second April 23rd.
   — Sandra C.

May 3, 2002
Hate to tell you this but.... I am 13 weeks post op and had my 4th dialation yesterday! Each one has been two weeks apart and there doesn't seem to be any chance of slowing down yet! I talked to someone in the chatroom that had 13 dialations before it stopped! doesnt that SUCK!!!
   — elifritz