Endoscopic dilation for a stricture

[Jenn P 5]

Well, my surgeon thinks I have a stricture (can’t keep food down). I’m having a endoscopic dilation tomorrow. Has anyone gone through this and did the dilation do the trick?

[catwoman7 11,214]

yes - and yes! It's an easy, painless procedure and you should feel a gazillion percent better afterward!

[GreenTealael 25,377]

1 hour ago, Jenn P said:

Well, my surgeon thinks I have a stricture (can’t keep food down). I’m having a endoscopic dilation tomorrow. Has anyone gone through this and did the dilation do the trick?

Yes and it works well ❤

[Rckc270 19]

Yes. Had one yesterday. I’m back on liquids for a week the soft foods for two weeks. So far it’s all good

[Jenn P 5]

Thanks for your replies! I had my procedure today and I have a severe stricture that will require multiple dilations a week apart. So, it’s back to liquids for me now. But, it will be much better then getting sick every day. Looking forward to better days.

[Briswife15 890]

My stricture was severe as well. I needed 6 dilations to fix the problem permanently. Was on liquids for months, but I'm a rare case!! Feel fine now, at 11 months post bypass. Hope you're doing better real soon!

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[Jenn P 5]

Briswife, I’m glad to hear you’re doing well. It gives me hope. Thank you for sharing.