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AmandaGillis

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  3. Posted · Edited by AmandaGillis

    Everything will eventually be okay. I believe that in my heart.

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    As long as we put our faith in the Lord and hold his hand I believe he is gonna guide me threw this

    To the poster above...i had those symptoms. It turned out i had an obstruction. Along with a hiatal hernia. Just had revision surgery on October 19th 2016 and I feel so much better. I had acid reflux could barely swallow could barely drink I feel 200% better now.

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    What is revision surgery?

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    To the poster above...i had those symptoms. It turned out i had an obstruction. Along with a hiatal hernia. Just had revision surgery on October 19th 2016 and I feel so much better. I had acid reflux could barely swallow could barely drink I feel 200% better now.

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    What is revision surgery? Gastric bypass?

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  4. Posted · Edited by AmandaGillis

    God bless you. My heart is breaking for you and I can't imagine how you must feel. I am 7 weeks post op (sleeve) and I'm having complications where I cannot swallow even soft food and I have constant pain/preasure in my chest and abdomen. I am weak, light headed and feel so depressed/anxious. I cannot work, exercise or even clean my house without feeling faint.

    I see my surgeon Thursday and hope he has an explanation and resolution. I have not seen anyone on here, or on any other forums with the syptoms I have and I can't tell you how much that scares me. I'm trying to remain positive though.

    I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You have had a terrible, long battle and I hope things get better for you. Take care xx

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    I wanted to ask you? Did you actually feel your stomach spasm? Or was its constant pressure in your stomach/chest/throat? Somedays I feel like my stomach is swollen inside to the point that my incision area hurts. When I think of spasms, i think of a contracting pain. I don't have this. I have a constant pressure and the inability to initiate a swallow sometimes. Also when I do swallow one bite after not eating for a whole day, I feel extremely full.

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    I thought I had a stricture due to the same things you are feeling. Mine turned out to be stomach spasm upon swallowing food. The nurse gave me anti-spasm meds, which cleared it up.

    Wow, I never thought about that! I hope this is the issue! How do you feel now that you're on anti-spasm meds?

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    I feel great now. I haven't had pain since I started taking (unless I eat too much). It's called Levsin and you take it 15 minutes prior to eating, up to three times a day. So I take it before Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

    It's worth asking your surgeon's team about. Hopefully that's all it is! Good luck!

    I will be asking for sure! Thanks so much!

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    I thought I had a stricture due to the same things you are feeling. Mine turned out to be stomach spasm upon swallowing food. The nurse gave me anti-spasm meds, which cleared it up.

    Wow, I never thought about that! I hope this is the issue! How do you feel now that you're on anti-spasm meds?

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    I called my surgeons office and she is not at all concerned. She told me to go back to my liquid diet that I may have overdid it??? Ummmm... I'm only eatting what I'm supposed to (soft foods) and very little of it, now I'm back to liquids. Call me crazy, but is this a little bizarre for 6 weeks post-op? Like I am on the brink of taking panic attacks because I cannot swallow my food or when I do, it feels like my stomach/chest is going to pop

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    The receptionist says this is normal and she will not be putting my appointment date ahead.

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    I called my surgeons office and she is not at all concerned. She told me to go back to my liquid diet that I may have overdid it??? Ummmm... I'm only eatting what I'm supposed to (soft foods) and very little of it, now I'm back to liquids. Call me crazy, but is this a little bizarre for 6 weeks post-op? Like I am on the brink of taking panic attacks because I cannot swallow my food or when I do, it feels like my stomach/chest is going to pop

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    No, I didn't have a hernia

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    If you didn't have a hiatal hernia repair, it's unlikely you have an esophageal stricture. And you are getting something into your stomach, which is very good! I'll reiterate: you need to see your surgeon ASAP. Good luck!

    Believe me I hope that is the case, but there are other causes that develop strictures besides hiatal hernia repair. Your stomach acid can even cause them. I am praying it's not a stricture, but I have to admit, I have all the symptons

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    What is a stricture?

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    @"MYWilliams" A sticture is the narrowing or blockage in your esophagus that can occur from scar tissue, after any gastro surgery. The narrowing or blockage prevents food and liquid from entering your stomach properly and can be quite painful at times. If not treated it can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and major anxiety about eatting or drinking.

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    So, you had a hiatal hernia repaired as well?

    No, I didn't have a hernia

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    @@AmandaGillis When are you seeing your surgery team, or did you already today? It must be scary not being able to eat anything, and when you say Water hurts, are you still drinking? You have about one day with no fluids until your dehydration starts going past the point where you can rehydrate with oral fluids. Keep an eye on your urine, as it darkens, you're becoming more dehydrated. You need to be seen ASAP to ensure that you remain healthy, and if you truly have a stricture, to find out what your surgeon plans to do about it. Good luck, I hope you're feeling better soon!

    Thank you @ShelterDog64. I am seeing my surgeon on Nov. 17th. I hope this goes away on its own and I will be telling him about this for sure. Pray for me that it's not a sticture or anything else serious. I don't want any more surgeries or setbacks.

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    I wouldn't be waiting till 17th. Please phone someone today and be seen as an emergency.

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    Ok, I will

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    What is a stricture?

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    What is a stricture?

    @"MYWilliams" A sticture is the narrowing or blockage in your esophagus that can occur from scar tissue after any gastro surgery. It prevents food and liquid from entering your stomach properly and can be quite painful at times. If not treated it can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and major anxiety about eatting/drinking.

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  15. Posted · Edited by AmandaGillis

    What is a stricture?

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    @"MYWilliams" A sticture is the narrowing or blockage in your esophagus that can occur from scar tissue, after any gastro surgery. The narrowing or blockage prevents food and liquid from entering your stomach properly and can be quite painful at times. If not treated it can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and major anxiety about eatting or drinking.

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    @@AmandaGillis When are you seeing your surgery team, or did you already today? It must be scary not being able to eat anything, and when you say Water hurts, are you still drinking? You have about one day with no fluids until your dehydration starts going past the point where you can rehydrate with oral fluids. Keep an eye on your urine, as it darkens, you're becoming more dehydrated. You need to be seen ASAP to ensure that you remain healthy, and if you truly have a stricture, to find out what your surgeon plans to do about it. Good luck, I hope you're feeling better soon!

    Thank you @ShelterDog64. I am seeing my surgeon on Nov. 17th. I hope this goes away on its own and I will be telling him about this for sure. Pray for me that it's not a sticture or anything else serious. I don't want any more surgeries or setbacks.

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    Just wondering if anyone has had a sticture after surgery and what was your symptoms/treatment. I will be 6 weeks post-op tomorrow and as of last night I am not able to eat anything at all! Even Water hurts. I'm so shaken by this, and my anxiety level is through the roof. I am just about to go back to work and I was doing really well. I really need some reassuring that everything will get better cause I'm freaking out!

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