Thoughts please...

[megancd 48]

I had surgery on 7/29. I had a stricture that was balloon dilated five days ago. My problem is: I still am only able to keep down a very small amount of Clear Liquids. If I try Protein Shakes or any type of food it just sits in my esophagus, causes pain and then comes back up. Just wondering what your thoughts are. Should I call the surgeon's office? Do you think it might be a recurrence of the stricture?

[Ahealthyme2013 39]

I would call again, otherwise your going to end up dehydrated. They should not let you out of the hospital until you can keep Fluid down!

[Momonanomo 534]

Yes definitely call the dr. You need to be able to eat!

[LifetimeLoser 208]

Yes call them. Maybe they can give you an iv to help with hydration.

[indecision 863]

Im on board with calling as well. Better to be safe!

[Arts137 1,811]

Call, Call, CALL!

[daadelishopeful 64]

I had surgery on 7/29. I had a stricture that was balloon dilated five days ago. My problem is: I still am only able to keep down a very small amount of clear liquids. If I try Protein Shakes or any type of food it just sits in my esophagus, causes pain and then comes back up. Just wondering what your thoughts are. Should I call the surgeon's office? Do you think it might be a recurrence of the stricture?

I am having the same problem. My procedure was done on 6/26. I had an endoscope w/ dilation last week. I am able to get some food(soups/liquids) down, but it gets stuck in my esophagus and half of the time comes back up. I am worried that I am going to have to have another endoscope and am not looking forward to that. I would definitely encourage you to call your surgeon.

[megancd 48]

I called and the surgeon believes I've narrowed again. So, on Monday I'll have another scope & dilation. Thanks for encouraging me to call. I'm supposed to start a new job in ten days and I just want to be fixed before then.