Question:
Any Suggestions/Please Help!

Here's my problem. I am almost 3 months post-op and have had to be dilated 3 times for strictures. The last time was June 5th, only 8 days ago and for the past 2-3 days I am starting to have the symptoms of yet another stricture. I go to see my surgeon on Thursday so I am going to ask him about this constant problem, but I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions, or if anyone has had the same problems? Please help!    — hwheeler (posted on June 13, 2003)

June 13, 2003
Hether, what are you eating? My surgeon said you need to eat solid food. It pushes against the stoma opening and helps keep it open. If you are just eating liquids and solf food, it is easier to form scar tissue.
   — Robin T.

June 13, 2003
Heather, I had a dilitation on May 15th and my surgeon gave me a script for Aciphex (I have to take it for 3 months) He said it helps with the healing and inflamation and it seems to reduce the risk of it recurring, but it's not a guarentee. I feel wonderful and don't seem to be having any problem so far.
   — jerzeygirl71