Question:
Has anyone had to have their stoma stretched more than once?

I had lap rny revision on 9/27/01, and had to have my stoma stretched 2 weeks ago because I couldn't keep anything, even water down. My opening had to be stretched and was fine for about 1 week. Now I am afraid that it is happening again. Is it likely that I will have to have it redone? Has anyone had it done more than once? Patti Meadows/ e-mail: [email protected]    — peppermintp (posted on November 29, 2001)

November 29, 2001
I had a revision on April 18, 2001 and had to have my stoma dilated on May 25 and again Aug 22,2001... so yes, you may have to have a stenotic stoma stretched more than once. Make sure your doc knows that you are again experiencing symptoms of a stenotic stoma.. Best of luck to you
   — Gina Landers

November 29, 2001
I had mine done 7 times! yes 7 times...last 3 within a weeks of each other. The last itme worked finally and now I am healthy, although losing slowly...oh well at least I am on the losing side for once...Good luck! MJ
   — mjvallee

November 29, 2001
Patti--I'm 5 months out and have had to have mine done twice, about a month apart. The first time it worked. I could eat again and was feeling good. But then about a month later I threw up about 4 or 5 times for two weeks. It was time for another. But I really have to tell you, I think this time I REALLY think it has worked. It's so hard to explain, but I can really feel a difference. It's not just that I can tolerate food without throwing up, but I don't have that uncomfortable feeling when I eat anymore. I love the endo dilation! Hehe. As you've had one before, I'm sure you know that it really is a piece of cake. And it has "happy" results, so don't fear. Really, a couple dilations are so minor compared to what we have gone through before! Best of luck.
   — Tracy L.