Stricture round 2.

Jul 22, 2009

I went for my endoscopy today with Dr. Clarke... I hadn't been able to eat solids since 3 days after my last endoscopy to dilate my stricture.  Today things were worse than before, I had two strictures!  One was up high where my stomache attaches to the esophagus and another in the same place as before, where my stomach attaches to the intestine.  He also found the beginnings of ulcer towards the top of my stomach..... this is probably due to the excessive puking!   I just woke up from a 4 hour nap and the meds are starting to wear off.  My throat is very very sore and almost feels swollen.. wonder if he had difficulty? I wouldn't know because they don't actually talk to you after the procedure they talk to the person who came with you who never seems to ask the right questions.  This is a lesson to everyone.... if you feel something is not right, CALL THE DOCTOR.  Keep after them.... I knew something wasn't right and I would not back down until they could prove otherwise.   Well guess what?  I was right and had it continued.... I might have had further complications.

After feeling like the weight is coming off too slowly, which I attribute to not being able to eat solid food and only small quantities of baby food consistency. I am hoping that things speed up, in the last week I've dropped quite a bit.  I am down a total of 112lbs since Feb 20th which is 60lbs since May 1st.  Pretty incredible.  I am thankful for my RNY and my amazing surgeon who helped me gain a new sense of confidence.  I would do everything all over again if I had to.  

 I hope everyone is having an amazing day and for those of you who are still pre-op... YES it's worth it!!!! and the VERY BEST of luck to your in your surgeries!!!

-April 

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