A stricture 2 weeks out?

[tzbandtobypass 48]

Has anyone had a stricture?

I knew that with the band to bypass procedure there was a higher risk of ending up with a stricture, but I also figured that I would beat the odds. This morning I woke up and cold liquids aren't going through without pain. I can do warm liquids very, very slowly, but not nearly what I need to stay hydrated and avoid a trip back to the hospital. It has taken me about 2 hours to drink half a cup of hot chamomile tea.

I called the doctor this morning and the nurse said that it is probably a stricture. She said this is the earliest she has seen one post-op, as my surgery was only 15 days ago, but that it is possible if I am a fast healer.

I am supposed to go to the ER at around 3pm for IV fluids and have them contact my gastroenterologist and bypass surgeon for an emergency consult. I don't scare that easily, but I can't help but be worried about already having issues with this surgery.

Has anyone else had a similar experience? Could you help me to understand what to expect if it is a stricture?

[worm2872 635]

Well, I had one. My situation was a little different. I had an intestine twist with a staple. It started on day four. They said the same thing to me that it was too early for a stricture and the ER Dr kept thinking I over did it on Thanksgiving. AH NO!

Well, I had one. I am too a fast healer (which is a blessing). They did a lot of GI testing on me and when they figured it out, they had to go back in. I was scared to death but I was sooo sick. Nothing would stay down. But I will say this, the minute the surgery was over I felt a lot better.

Prayers and Hugs!! You will get through this!!!

[lovealways 287]

I too had a kink/twist in my small intestine causing a blockage. Nothing would stay down; I was SO sick. It was found during the swallow test. 2 days after surgery, I had emergency surgery to correct it and felt so so so so much better. It was a very difficult time for me emotionally and physically, but I'm good now. Better to get it over with now. Good lick!

[kisersassy 369]

I had my first stricture procedure when I was a little over 3 weeks post op but it started a week before. I had my second stricture procedure day after Christmas. I felt like I was developing another one but its better now