getting extremely discouraged!!!!!!!

Ok.  so as you may know.. I have been dealing with a stricture since my surgery in July.  I was stretched for the 3rd time last week.  It didn't even work for a week this time

I am more than 7 mos out and still cant eat solid foods.  I am trying to reach my GI doctor to find out what to do next.  I am not scheduled to see him til March 12th. 

For the first time, I am having thoughts like I made a HUGE mistake.  I can't even imagine going thru the rest of my life this way.  I have tried to stay optimistic thru this whole thing.  I know this was a risk of the surgery, but I was hoping (like everyone else) that I wouldn't be a damn statistic!   

Thanks for letting me vent!

Linda 

Linda, A friend of mine had this same problem and they sent here to San Fransisco to a Dr there and he used botox to relax it after stretching it, it was the 3rd time she had to have it stretched.

Hope you find relief soon.

HUGS
JOY

My doc seems to think its scar tissue, although i don't see how scar tissue can build up that fast. I will mention the Botox to him and see what he thinks.  Thank you

 

Linda

Hi Linda,
I am so very sorry to hear this is going on. I am sorry I dont' have any ideas for you, but just wanted to say Hi and you are in my thoughts. I can't wait tell the camping trip.  Call me anytime...we need to hang out. We dont' live to far from eachother.
Luv ya girly,
Willa

Linda
Sorry that your going through this problem still. I hope it gets resolved very soon. Stay optimistic, I'm sure there will be a way to fix it.

Hugs,
~ Marcy ~

Hi Linda,

I wouldn't wait til March, but that's me. lol  I was reading Joy's post about botox and that might something to investigate.

Holler if I can do anything, I mean that!

Hugs,
---jan---

Linda,
Sending you big hugs!  I was hoping that this time would do it.  Maybe the Botox is something you should ask you doc about. 

~Naomi

Gosh, I'm sorry you are having so many issues. In the event your not too happy with your treating(s), I'd be happy to refer you to some trusted Docs that I trust implicitly with sound, good care.

Rock

I currently have an HMO insurance.  Not sure if other dr.'s would be covered.  But I am always open for referrals and suggestions.

Thank you

Linda

Sent you a PM a number of days back in the event you didn't see it.

Rockne