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Hey guys! I had Gastric bypass march 3 and have lost a total of 21lbs do far. I'm on stage 3 soft/puréed with shakes.

Can you explain to me what I stricture is? I've seen it mentioned here and there and I've started having a problem.

As I said before I'm on puréed foods now. I've been tolerating things fine until yesterday when I tried tuna. Puréed it and are about 1/4 cup. After I felt as if a rock was stuck. So I figured it was having a hat time digesting. I walked around, drank Water etc. now even when I drink Water I can feel it at a certain point pass something and it kinda hurts/ is uncomfortable. Did I just push it to far or what is the deal?

I was feeling so much better and now I feel like crap! My muscles hurt, I'm dehydrated (cause it hurts to swallow) and I just want to cry.

Help friends!

Chelsea

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It is best to check this out with your team first of all! Next I cannot eat tuna either...Why I don't know...Some foods will not be tolerated any longer by your new sleeve.

Dehydration is something you can fix right away. G2 Gatorade...1/2 and 1/2 a bottle and you will feel better in minutes. It keeps you hydrated by working with your electrolytes

stricture

[strik′chər]
Etymology: L, stringere, to tighten
an abnormal temporary or permanent narrowing of the lumen of a hollow organ, such as the esophagus, pylorus of the stomach, ureter, or urethra. It is caused by inflammation, external pressure, or scarring. Treatment varies depending on the cause.

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I doubt it's anything to worry about. Search trouble eating meats and you will see its a common complaint. Eating too fast, too much air, or too big of bites or not enough moisture. Day to day I can't whether I can tolerate meat. Was happy that I could eat canned chicken today in an Asian salad and my surgery was day after Christmas.

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i had problems with tuna after my bypass

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If your opening is too small, the Dr can fix it fairly easy. I would check with him because you don't want to get dehydrated. When I eat tuna, I mix it with cottage cheese. But you have to remember to take small bites and eat slow. I can't have Water 30 min before and after meals.

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I had my surgery 12/31/13 and last month had tightness and inability to keep most solids down comfortably. I went in for the procedure, actually it was quite easy, and I feel much better. Recommend it!

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