I have a stricture! grrr

Hey all I just wanted to post a quick note on my doctor visit yesterday. I have a stricture, I am not happy but relieved to know why I have such bad issues with eating. He has me on 2 meds to try and shrink and sooth my pouch and if its not fixed in 4 weeks they will have to scope me. I just want it over with ya know? I am down 112 pounds, which my doc said is excellent. Wearing a 16 pants as of yesterday 'happy, happy, joy, joy'. I've never worn regular size clothing before! When I was born I was already in baby plus size I am dehydrated too. So I am really working on sipping water and not worrying about getting food in right now. He really wants me on some liquid protein but its so hard to get anything in my pouch, it will take me all day to do 1 shake! But I am going to do it. He told me I should invent protein in a pill. Any suggestions on where to start? We could become millionaires!! Thanks for always being here Maysters. I love watching all your progress! God Bless you, Barb

Sorry to hear about your stricture, Barb. I will be praying for you. A suggestion for protein, consider trying a liquid protein syrup. I take Pro Stat 64, which is highly concentrated and provides 15 grams of protein in two tablespoon fulls (equals one medicine cup). It tastes pretty bad since it is so highly concentrated, but it may be easier to get down a couple sponfulls at a time than a whole shake. I think GNC also makes a protein syrup called "Pro Performance Liquid Protein" or something like that. Anyway, God bless! Hugs, Tracy

Barb, So sorry to hear about your stricture. I am praying that it will correct itself quickly before you need to have the scope. Congrats on wearing size 16 pants! I'm almost there -- can't wait to wear "regular" sizes! Good luck with the liquids. I like Profect. You get 25 grams of protein in 2.7 ounces. I'm not crazy about the taste, but I can stomach 2.7 ounces of anything. Best wishes, Wanda

Barb, please get better soon!

Hiya Barb, Bless ya. Sorry to hear you have developed a stricture. One of the gals suggested the Profect product and that was what came to my mind because one of my wls budds takes it daily. It is a little pricey but in your current state you may find it a great way to get in the protein without the discomfort. A few days ago I think there was a discussion on the main board ( or maybe the Va. board ) about this product and folks commented on their fave flavors. You may try to scan back if ya have time. Hope you feel better and heal soon. Prayers are going up for ya, Mary

Ouch! Sorry about the stricture Barb. Sounds like you and your Dr. are on the right track to resolve it. Hope you feel better soon! Congrats on the -112 pounds! Caren