Strictures...RNY...Men know about these...

You need to know what a stricture is.  10% of RNY patients get them.  If you are only staying on liquids and are throwing up puree or solid foods (even though you eat slowly and chew and chew) you very well may have a stricture.  Get it checked out.  A stricture is a narrowing of the small intestine just below the pouch.  You will have to go to a gastroenterologist and have them "scope your pouch".  It is a very common procedure.  When I go to support groups or listen on the Main Board here...people respond like they have never heard of a stricture.  Also don't be shocked if you have to go back a second or third time for the procedure.  Also very common.  You'll be a happy camper after it's done.  Brian 

Hey Brian,

Thanks for the post. Do you know whether old-timers get strictures or is it typically just the newbies?

Thanks

Boner

I have heard it is very uncommon to get a stricture after one year.  The healing process has taken place at the incision site, below the pouch, after a few months.  That may be the cause of many or most strictures...scare tissue not allowing food to flow.  Brian