How many times was your stricutre dilated?

I had my stricture initially dilated at 4 weeks, and then again at 8 weeks.  I'm now 11 weeks, and starting to feel a bit too tight again. I'm usually okay while eating - sometimes some chest pain but not much, but even 4 hours later, if I drink something, I end up vomiting a little - it's like whatever is in the pouch just won't pass through.  After the last dilation, the surgeon said he didn't think I'd have to have another one, but things are definitely weird and uncomfortable again.

Getting liquids in is so hard with this situation.  I feel like I am forever waiting for food to pass through, then I end up getting dehydrated and having a headache because if I drink within a couple hours I get sick/uncomfortable.

The worst part of all is that we just switched insurance companies and have a $2500 deductible, so I will have to pay out of pocket for the endoscopy/dilation - which is over $2000!  I guess the good news is that it will meet our deductible, but jeez - it's a 10 minute procedure!

Just venting, and curious about others' experiences. 

I had my stricture dialated on 07/15 and now I am starting to get a tightness in my chest after I eat but not vomiting this time yet.. I am confused.

Just had mine fixed yesterday, i feel 100% better now but now after reading some posts i just pray I dont have to keep going through it!!! i do know i learned my lesson though on not to wait to get it looked at because I waited 3 days i ended up being admitted for dehydration and low potassium in my blood... so the only adivce i can give is dont wait till its real bad!

 I had mine dilated five times but for most people it's supposedly only 2 or 3 times and thats enough.

 I had mine dialated twice thank god the 2nd time did the trick..