Well a week after surgery, I started to have signs of acid reflux. My chest was burning and food felt like it was coming up. Then it became worse. Nothing wouldn’t stay down, not even liquids. I started to become dehydrated and went to the hospital.

I found out via a UGI that after I would drink or eat, that it would just sit in my stomach. It’s like my stomach is plugged right at the bottom, letting nothing pass into my intestines. They are not sure if it’s a stricture or something is stuck. Today I am going to have an Upper GI Endoscopy done and they are hoping they can use this procedure to remove the stricture or stretch that area out so food can pass. If not, then the next two options are another surgery to try to open the area by cutting it or a Gastric Bypass. Let’s just say the latter option is a no go, I rather live on a IV then have a Gastric Bypass. Please pray for me and I will keep you all posted.

Oh my goodness!! Saying prayers for you... And lots of hugs too. (((HUGS)))

I'm so sorry to hear this. I'm thankful you got to the hospital to check everything out. I hope it all works out with the least invasive (and painful) outcome.

Prayers and positive thoughts for you and yours,

~Cheri

Today I am going to have an Upper GI Endoscopy done and they are hoping they can use this procedure to remove the stricture or stretch that area out so food can pass.

Delta -35'

Sorry that you are dealing with this problem.

Hopefully things can be found out/understood better today - and an answer will resolve your problem

good luck

kathy

Prayers and well wishes sent your way...glad you are in the hospital under a doctor care... Should be getting better soon..

sending prayers * hugs * positive thoughts !

Did u have a swallow test day after surgery ?

wishing you a positive outcome and speedy recovery! big hugs!!

Thanks everyone!

Did u have a swallow test day after surgery ?

Yep and it came back fine. So either my stomach is swollen or something is stuck...they are thinking it is swollen from healing and just healed itself almost completely closed.

omg , So sorry to hear that ... I am praying for you.... lots of hugs for you

I hope you will consider the gastric bypass as a last result. There are people I know who have done really well with it. But I am hoping that they can move whatever is blocking it! Having an IV for now on would totally suck! My prayers are with you. Please keep us updated.

sorry this is happening. please keep us posted.

I so wish you weren't going through this - I will have you in my thoughts and prayers. Let's hope it can be fixed with the endoscopic procedure, and you can get back to healing the way you need to. Please keep us posted so we know how you're doing.

So sorry to hear this. Hope all is well after the endoscopic procedure!

Praying for you!