Can someone tell me the symptoms of a stricture? I am almost 4 weeks post op. I have been on soft foods for 2 weeks. My first week of soft foods I ate laughing cow cheese, turkey n cheese roll up, eggs, string cheese, and turkey chili. They were all very small amounts and I ate very slowly and chewed well and things seemed ok. This 2nd weekend of soft foods has been completely opposite. I can't eat any of those things no matter how slow or how little. The first very well chewed bite sits in my chest and hurts so badly I don't eat. Today was worse. Today I tried a chicken soup (no pasta) and after like three very spread out chewed bites my chest was killing me. I mean I couldn't breathe and I was hurting so bad. I tried to walk it off but finally ended up running to bathroom throwing up. (My first time) Afterwards I felt better but now it hurts even eating my Popsicle. Do I have something wrong or is my body just trying to recuperate from today's episode?

What's even worse is for the past 4 weeks I have been in so much pain on my left side and today (up until my episode) was my first day without pain.

Am I a paranoid hypochondriac? Or is it possible something is wrong? Yeah I haven't had a huge problem until today but I haven't been able to eat anything for a week because it gets stuck.

Is a stricture a lot worse than my symptoms and if I had one I'd definitely know it or is it like what I'm experiencing?

Opinions and advice are appreciated.

It gets better!!! I had the CT scan last month. That stuff is nasty you have too drink!! And a lot of it too boot with a tiny stomach. The EDG for stricture dilatation is very easy

I had one last month and after debating with the nurse, we decided that I should just chug the liquid that they add to the Water straight like a shot. That worked much better as opposed to trying to drink all of that water

SD:1/28/13 HW:358 SW:338 CW:306

Papya enzyme will help break down food if something feels stuck or your pouch feels full or something isn't settling.

Ok thanks! I saw someone at some point recommending for nausea also, wasn't sure what it really did.

If you are having nausea you should get a prescription for sublingual Zofran.. Helps tremendously... Most surgeons and doctors have no problem prescribing especially since nausea can sabotage our day for eating and drinking.

I have to stay overnight. I'm glad to be on the mend though.

Mine was throwing up non stop after 3 months post up.

I wasn't throwing up constantly but that's probably because I wasn't eating. I was dehydrated and low on vitamins especially potassium but getting all that through IV now. Hopefully by tomorrow all will be good.

I wasn't throwing up constantly but that's probably because I wasn't eating. I was dehydrated and low on Vitamins but getting all that through IV now. Hopefully by tomorrow all will be good.

I hope so wishing you all the best. It sure sucks!

I hope so wishing you all the best. It sure sucks!

Thank you mami

Thanks everyone for all your support and advice. I wouldn't have called my surgeon if it wasn't for you guys.

Did they put you to sleep for your dilatation?? How long were you there after? I know i was told but can't remember...

I was put to sleep released same day. The second time I was in hospital for 5 days. Went in Christmas day Tuesday They fixed the stricture on a Wednesday then ultrasound on Thursday and gall bladder removal on Friday came home on Saturday

fyi some people have a silastic ring with there bypass and that causes stuck issues from time to time.

OMG I had a whole string cheese!! So far so good. No pain and no nausea.