katiekakes

Sorry, my computer is acting weird I have a stricture at the bottom of my stomach. I have had 5 scopes with dilatation and am still not cured but better. At this point, almost 9 months out, I have to eat small amounts of soft food. I can eat maybe 2 small bites of denser food. I have to eat very slowly. I basically eat all day because I can't eat any quantity of food. I lost 60 pounds in the first 3 months. I have lost a total of 90 now . I lost a lot of muscle tone and was lactose intolerant for a while too. I had issues with dehydration because I couldn't drink and needed fluids several times. I really don't want to lose more weight because I have a lot of loose skin. I am older and don't want to be too saggy. I feel pretty good now but I would like to be able to eat more at one time. I would still have the surgery. I was wondering if anyone has had a stent placed for a stricture. Anyone else have a stricture?

I have a stricture at the bottom of my stomach

I am getting sleeved March 14th by Ryan Heider in NC. I am worried about the pre op liquid diet. The stuff the surgeon sent tastes pretty bad. Does anyone have some recommendations?

Has anyone been sleeved in Costa Rica or anywhere besides Mexico? I am self pay I can't afford surgery in the US but the violence in Mexico scares me. The posters here say it is safe but when I look it up I read there is violence all over. Thanks for any help or advice.