Question:
How large should the stoma opening be?

I had a EGD done because I had a stricture and Dr said it was a 6. The first EGD he stretched it to an 11, and I had to go back in 3 weeks for repeat. He then stretched it to a 14, is this the normal size?? Thanx in advance for any replies. Max    — flutterby52 (posted on June 30, 2007)

June 30, 2007
Hi Maxine. You ask a very good question. I really have no idea. Please call them and ask them. You don't have to pretend you know what they are talking about, you are paying them well for their services, call your surgeons nurse and ask them. Also, if you are doing alright in 3 weeks, ask them if it is REALLY necessary for a 2nd stretch. Maybe you will be alright with the one that they already did? Ask your questions and get answers you understand. And, by the way, when you get your answers, share here, I would love to know what they said. Take care. Patricia P.
   — Patricia P

June 30, 2007
Hello! When you find out the answer, would you please post it here in another form of information? Thank you. I was the stricture queen! I had 7 strictures and had to have 7 EGD's. That was right in the beginning of my open ryn, June 23, 2003. I have been wonderful ever since. Really keeping my weight off and living fine. I was certainly not the norm for that many strictures. Best of luck and please post your answer. Thank you, Kathy
   — Kathy R.