loving.life 110 Posted March 2, 2014 Since my surgery on Jan 9th, it's been difficult to drink and take in full liquids. What I mean by difficult is that it hurt after about 2 bites. Even liquid felt weird going down. My weight loss has been very slow. Doc said it is because I didn't have a lot to loss and I would lose slowly. . After looking online I figured my body was in starvation mode due to 300-450 cals a day. So, my doc decided to scope me this Friday, but on Thursday morning I rushed myself to ER after trying to puke or swallow (whichever came first) 1 sip of coffee! They found I was completely closed off! My structure was 100%. After fixing it I'm completely shocked. Liquids and everything goes down. I just thought what I was feeling was normal. , so for those that are having issues, go get checked! 5 Kookichu, Kristin Davina, DelayedGratification and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SugarFreeMe 293 Posted March 2, 2014 I'm so glad your okay. Also, thank you for the heads up. It's definitely something to watch out for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebellious Butterfly 91 Posted March 2, 2014 So glad you listened to your body, glad your ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina2525 4 Posted March 2, 2014 U had my surgery 1-18th and I sometimes I get this really crazy scary issue like that feeling I have a huge ball stuck after drinking that I wAnt to swallow or throw up and I can't do nether. It hurts when I drink too. Than it goes away. It's hard to get down my shakes And I do feel I'm not eating enough or drinking I can't even get down mire than 24 oz in a day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loving.life 110 Posted March 2, 2014 U had my surgery 1-18th and I sometimes I get this really crazy scary issue like that feeling I have a huge ball stuck after drinking that I wAnt to swallow or throw up and I can't do nether. It hurts when I drink too. Than it goes away. It's hard to get down my shakes And I do feel I'm not eating enough or drinking I can't even get down mire than 24 oz in a day Tina, call your doc. That's what I was doing and didn't knowingly was supposed to feel any different. The procedure was easy and I went straight home. I finally ate today. Taco bell pintos and cheese for lunch and for dinner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kookichu 113 Posted March 2, 2014 loving.life, I am so glad to know you sought help and they were able to fix your stricture as you have had some real difficulty the past couple of months...and nutrition is already improving! Great news! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
enjoyinglife 313 Posted March 2, 2014 Glad you are doing ok. I agree, if something seems wrong go get checked out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tina2525 4 Posted March 2, 2014 What did they have to do to fix it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kata13 56 Posted March 2, 2014 Wow...how scary! I am glad that you said it was no big deal though. Glad you are on the mend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loving.life 110 Posted March 3, 2014 Tina, it's just like when they scope you. Same meds and all, then the stretch it with a small balloon while your under. It takes 10 minutes and you wake up feeling so much better 1 Kookichu reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DelayedGratification 14 Posted March 3, 2014 Since my surgery on Jan 9th, it's been difficult to drink and take in full liquids. What I mean by difficult is that it hurt after about 2 bites. Even liquid felt weird going down. My weight loss has been very slow. Doc said it is because I didn't have a lot to loss and I would lose slowly. . After looking online I figured my body was in starvation mode due to 300-450 cals a day. So, my doc decided to scope me this Friday, but on Thursday morning I rushed myself to ER after trying to puke or swallow (whichever came first) 1 sip of coffee! They found I was completely closed off! My structure was 100%. After fixing it I'm completely shocked. Liquids and everything goes down. I just thought what I was feeling was normal. , so for those that are having issues, go get checked! So glad you're better now! Wow, how scary. Btw, I'm trying to figure out how to connect with you on MyFitnessPal(: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shirlann46 37 Posted March 4, 2014 Tina, it's just like when they scope you. Same meds and all, then the stretch it with a small balloon while your under. It takes 10 minutes and you wake up feeling so much better That is really scary! So glad you are better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loving.life 110 Posted March 4, 2014 What is your nickname on myfitnesspal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cupcake 801 Posted March 9, 2014 Tina I am so glad that you are better and thank you for sharing your story I gave not had my procedure yet but reading stories like yours helps prepare me. Thanks again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loving.life 110 Posted March 10, 2014 So Friday I was back in ER.. stricture was back. I could tell after 5 days things seemed tighter. 2 strictures 8 days apart.. procedure still the same, very easy, no problem.. I'm gonna be one of those people that have scar tissue issues. Always have. 1 kata13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites