Strictures

KTbug111 · July 20, 2014

Hi All,

I had revision surgery on June 11th, 2014 from Lap Band to Gastric Bypass. My first couple of weeks went well until I developed a stricture my fourth week out. I had the stricture fixed with an EGD but leading up to then was horrible. It got to the point where I couldn't get Water down. Not less than two weeks later I developed another stricture and again had it stretched last Friday.

My surgeon said he wouldn't be surprised if I develop a third stricture. I'm so depressed, sick, and sick of being sick. I'm also extremely tired of the soft food diet. Has anyone else out there had to go through three strictures? Each time the size had been reduced to 4mm and is stretched to 12mm. I'm so down and really regretting ever having the procedure done. I've lost 35 lbs since surgery, but it's been the most miserable weight loss I've ever had.

Debbie Downer

revision in TX · July 20, 2014

"Debbie Downer"....I'm SOOOOOO sorry that you've had such complications!!!! I don't have any answers for you, I'm afraid; I had severe restriction (at the end) with my band...one of the reasons to proceed with bypass...my surgeon removed everything from my band until I had surgery and all the reflux, etc. stopped. I've done very well since bypass, so it was a very positive change for me after the band.

It has to be frustrating to have pain, expense and soft diet for such a long period of time. That would make anyone a Debbie Downer!! I hope the very best for you...hopefully they can find a way to "repair" it permanently.

Please keep us posted.