Stricture

 Well, I just got  home from another admission to the hospital. I went yesterday to the ER because I have still been having trouble drinking and progressing my diet. My DR did a Endoscopy yesterday and found that I did in fat have narrowing at the incisura. Basically your sleeve is shaped like a bananna and the curve part was starting to fold. So they dilated it and now we are keeping our fingers crossed that this is the only time I will need this done. 
I have never been comfortable eating after my surgery, but with the problems I have had (which I think are minor compared to some others) I would do it again in a heartbeat. We all know the risks when we decide to have the surgery. Some people heal and live the rest of their life witout a problem. Some of us run into some road blocks. It is just like getting in a car anything can happen once you start driving. So yes I still LOVE my sleeve!!!

Hopefully the first time is a fix! If you wouldn't mind, would you share what led you realize that you had developed a stricture?

Thanks,
Jo

You've got a great attitude! Wishing you smooth sailing from here on...

sorry to hear this. hope you recover quickly. you are doing great with weight loss. Diane

What are the symptoms????

until Cano answers...

nausea, fatigue oh and foamies...but best known symptom =.inability or gradual inability to hold even liquids down..like a clogged drain...nothin can get through eventually, everythin backs up...the dialation mildly stretches the pyloric canal opened..where its narrowed because of scar tissue/adhesions

Read more
VSG LEAKS and STRICTURES
http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/carmelita/blog/tag/vsg+lea ks+and+strictures/

Yer the first VSGr w/ a stricture in a while, I think....GREAT attitude...you rock!        

               Here's to a successful dialation!

My Dr said only 5% of us who have the surgery will develope a stricture. My symptoms were nausea, unable to drink or eat anything without getting nausea. Unable to progress with my diet. I was still on mushies/soft food at 6 weeks out. 
I will say one thing. I am trying to eat baked ricotta right now. and I can definatly tell the difference. I am getting so full, so fast. I guess because the food actually goes threw without getting stoped. I am eating less than before to feel full. I guess that is a good thing.

I hope it gets better and better for you. Great attitude you have about the whole thing.

 I am so very sorry to hear of what you are having to go throuh!! I think that is the ultimate nightmare we all fear in the back of our minds........do you mind me asking how far out you are post op??
Prayers for a speedy recovery!!