I had a stricture five weeks post op and they dilated my stomach. I thought that I would be able to eat after this....nope my doctor kept me on liquids. I am dying. I had gotten used to eating "normal" food. I just want mashed potatoes. I can eat yogurt but I can't eat cream soups or mashed potatoes. I am going insane. Has anyone else had to take so many steps back in your diet?

hi gene what were our symtons did you ever throw up .. i have two times now.. so afraid of having something go wrong..

i can only eat every little right now.. about every 3 days i get sick to my stomach and want to throw up..

did you have anything like that

cindy

What exactly is a stricture? Did they say what caused it?

Cindi-

It actually happened all of the sudden. I was getting nauseated after I would eat anything. I could only take two bites and I was so sick. I I didn't throw up I felt like I was going to. After a few days of this I could barely drink liquids without severe pain.

So I went to my surgeon and they admitted me to the hospital. Good thing becaus my potassium levels were beyond low. I was there for three days. They did an endoscopy and cleared the stricture (narrowing of the stomach) however on top of this I had scar tissue built up inside my stomach. They then dilated my stomach with a "balloon."

I now can't have anything to eat. I am just upset because I had gotten so far, and now

I have taken steps back. If u are feeling like that I

Would call the doctor. How far out are you?

You will be ok. You will progress faster than you realize. I have heard of this many times. You most likely will never have to deal with this again so that is something to focus on. It is done and over. You are back home and soon you will be right where you left off.

It is just so depressing. My family is eating in front of me. I wish they would all eat liquids too.