Question:
Requestion feedback from anyone who has had similar;

I will apologize for this question ahead of time. I have read every single thing in the library and wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this; About a week ago I started having a little bit of pain, behind my breastbone, after eating and drinking. Of course, I called my surgeons office, was urged to get in that day to see them, and was given a prescription for "omeprazole", to coat the stomach for a possible ulcer. Also, bloodwork was drawn to test for H-pylori. I was told to have liquids for five days, then mushy/soft foods, and then on to solids. Now, a week later, I am experiencing a far worst pain every time I eat and drink, and it does not matter if it is liquid, mushy, or solid. In fact, I do not want to eat because it hurts too much. I did call the on-call doctor today, who suggested I call the surgeons office right away on Monday morning, insisting on an endoscopy procedure. Now, the pain seems to move intermittently from my behind my breast bone, and then down to the middle of my mid-section...? I wondered if anyone has experienced this? And what was the outcome? I am becoming rather concerned now. Any information would be greatly appreciated!!! You are more than welcome to send me a personal email to [email protected].    — twenc (posted on May 18, 2003)

May 17, 2003
All we can do is support with hugs. Questions like that can only be answered by the test suggested. If it gets too bad, please try to go to the emergency room where you had your surgery.
   — faybay

May 18, 2003
I had the exact same experience when I was 3 wks post op (I am now 6 wks). My doctor did an Upper GI (Barium swallow) which confirmed that I had a stenosis (a narrowing of stoma where it attaches to the new pouch). I then had an endoscopy and they dilated the stoma. It worked immediately. I still cannot eat too much or too fast or that pain comes back but when I do as ordered and chew, chew, chew and go really slow, I feel full but have no pain. Good Luck, be sure to speak with your surgeon ASAP.
   — krogers56

May 18, 2003
I am not clear from your post. Are you drinking while eating? If so, that is 99.9% chance your problem. A couple of times I have accidently grabbed something and drank before I realized what I was doing. The pain was incredible. <p>If that is not the case then most likely you have a stricture (partial closing of the stoma) which can be easily opened with a scoping. Quick 10 minute procedure. Good Luck! Chris
   — zoedogcbr