Normaj3443 40 Posted May 27, 2018 What exactly is a stricture and how do you know if you have one?Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted May 27, 2018 Here are some links: https://renewbariatrics.com/gastric-sleeve-ulcers-stricture/ https://www.obesitycoverage.com/uncomplicating-gastric-sleeve-complications/ https://bariatric.stopobesityforlife.com/obesity-surgery/correcting-obesity/bariatric-surgery-risks/ulcers-or-strictures/ 2 Normaj3443 and Creekimp13 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Normaj3443 40 Posted May 27, 2018 Here are some links: https://renewbariatrics.com/gastric-sleeve-ulcers-stricture/ https://www.obesitycoverage.com/uncomplicating-gastric-sleeve-complications/ https://bariatric.stopobesityforlife.com/obesity-surgery/correcting-obesity/bariatric-surgery-risks/ulcers-or-strictures/Thank you James! Sent from my SM-G935V using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted May 27, 2018 Neiher a Gastric Hander or A VSG wants this, a scary and possible life-threatening situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted November 20, 2018 A narrowing, near-blockage of my opening from stomach pouch into my jejunem, the second portion of my small intestine. And although Sleevers don't get the same kinds, they can stenosis and Stricture also. It is a Card Game no one wants dealt into. You fill up quickly, or it is hard to swallow much, you puke back up even purees, it puts a crimp on trying to live your life. And Precious Pouch, my personal nemesis, she hurts all the time, sits there like an angry clutched fist in my chest/upper abdomen. Am I sorry I had this surgery? No not so much, I really resent how my body is now acting.Still looking for the rainbow🌈 and its Pot of Gold!🏊 1 Akinor reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinor 0 Posted November 26, 2018 I had surgery Oct. 31, 2018 and I'm heading to the doc now for an EGD. Pretty sure that I have a stricture as I can't even get yogurt down. Some regrets but I'm sure when the weight loss is evident, all the regrets will disappear. Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted November 26, 2018 Don't count on it, I am losing weight like a seasick/anorexic sailor. I have lost 45 since surgery (9/05/2018) 64+ since July 31st. Happy?, No No No! The Bible even has a verse for how I Feel "What does it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul?" While my pouch spasms and,my ulcers throb and have not 1 but 5 of the nasty little critters. Is The trade-off worth it? IDK, I really don't. Called my Bariatric clinic today, they are still thinking I will heal past this, made slight wisecrack about my advanced age slowing down healing. Baby I am pretty miserable and they tell me to take a chill,pill until Wednesday when I have another endoscopy.😥💦😪 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinor 0 Posted November 26, 2018 Don't count on it, I am losing weight like a seasick/anorexic sailor. I have lost 45 since surgery (9/05/2018) 64+ since July 31st. Happy?, No No No! The Bible even has a verse for how I Feel"What does it profit a man to gain the world and lose his soul?"While my pouch spasms and,my ulcers throb and have not 1 but 5 of the nasty little critters. Is The trade-off worth it? IDK, I really don't. Called my Bariatric clinic today, they are still thinking I will heal past this, made slight wisecrack about my advanced age slowing down healing. Baby I am pretty miserable and they tell me to take a chill,pill until Wednesday when I have another endoscopy.[emoji26][emoji97][emoji25]Ugh... Well stricture was confirmed. I even had a pill stuck. I wish you the best. I hope that we will both bounce back and look back on the end of 2018 as God's way of testing our will and strength. Let's keep pushing forward... Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted November 26, 2018 oh we will , trying to maintain hope no matter what happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted November 27, 2018 Update, they called from my baraiatric clinic , just before their closing time. My surgeon , Dr Needleman, who is also the chief off Bariatric Medicine wants to see me tomorrow himself in his office at 2, no shunting me off to a N.P. or his partner Dr Noria on Wednesday. He must see something in my chart to concern himself with me at this point. I know I have been concerned but have felt I was the only one. Now to find transportation since I no longer drive or even own a vehicle. Haven't found anyone yet,but I will. Its got to be important, hope he doesn't tell me it's going to require open surgery, niggling in the back,of my mind! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinor 0 Posted November 27, 2018 Good luck tomorrow. God bless you... Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frustr8 7,886 Posted November 27, 2018 He Has, He Sustains, and without Him I would be lost, lonely and less the person that I Am. Just had my late night puking, a good half hour going down , mini-spoon by mini-spoon and less than 5 minutes to come back up. I said earlier I was uneasy about open surgery, after this last upchuck I WOULD WELCOME,IT! I feel broken! And that is the bottom line.💦 1 Michellabella reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
