Question:
Has anyone had a problem with strictures forming @ the connection to the intestine?

I am 11 weeks post op and have undergone seven endoscopies with ballon catheterization since my surgery. I keep forming strictures at the new connection from the small stomach to the intestine. I don't want to continue to go through this and was hoping someone else has had a similiar experience and could offer some advice. My doctor has never encountered this problem on a continuing basis.    — [Anonymous] (posted on September 22, 1999)

September 19, 2000
I too am now experiencing strictures. I am dealing with my 5th. With the 4th, during endoscopy, a small hole broke open between the intestine and the small stomach. Did you experience anything like that? I too am getting discouraged and would like this to be over with. [email protected]
   — [Anonymous]