Does this sound like a stricture??
I have had discomfort with any food or drink since surgery 7 weeks ago. I cannot get past the pureed stage because the discomfort is so much that I am very limited on what I can get in. The last few days I have not been able to eat but very tiny amounts. I forced my protein drink in and that took hours, and then rest of the day any time I took just a bite or two of yogurt or beans I was full up to the point of burping some of it out and feeling like puking. I want to put my finger down my throat and I have to spit in the toilet. I was able to eat a smidge more today, but still just like a couple ounces of greek yogurt and maybe an ounce of chili. Drinking has hurt and I was so thirsty, so I chomped ice for awhile and ate a popsicle. I had the awful over-full feeling this morning when I hadn't eaten anything, yet. I have been very weak and kind of nauseous today. I went to Zumba this morning...I think I used up al my reserve energy because I've had to cancel plans and sit since class. I was hugging walls trying to shower and get dressed afterwards. I have called my surgeon's office in the last few weeks telling them that I have not been able to get all my protein in and that I have not advanced to the final diet stage...and I know everyone heals differently, blah blah blah.....but does what I'm describing sound like a stricture? Thanks!
And someone was asking if new gastric bypass patients knew what strictures were....I personally did not, and I consider myself to be really informed...I went to classes and did lots of research prior to surgery, but the term "stricture" was not brought up.
Melissa - RNY 8/1/13 :)
