Question:
Can a stricture come back in less than 2 weeks???

I had a stricture that was dialated 2 weeks ago. I am having a hard time eating and drinking water again. Could this be another stricture, after being dialated only 2 weeks ago. It is the same feeling as before. I had my surgery 8 weeks ago today. I am down 50 pounds and walk 3 miles every single day. Thanks for your help asap.    — Kathy R. (posted on August 18, 2003)

August 18, 2003
Yes they can come back that soon.I had my surgery 9 weeks ago and I get a strictures every 2 to 3 weeks.I've had 4 endoscopy's and dilations.Just had to have one done today.
   — jennifer A.

August 18, 2003
Hi, yes I am 2 years post op developed an ulcer from meds I was taking and have had 4 strictures. Each of them 10 to 12 days apart. Please feel free to email me if you have other questions. Just make sure you are being scoped by a Dr. your surgeon recommends. Someone who has experience scoping gastric bypass patients. Take care and don't be too alarmed it can take sometimes quite a few times to keep it open.
   — Karen Renee