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Going back in for another endoscopy. More stricture!

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By pik, in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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pik    262

pik
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I saw my surgeon today because food has been getting stuck again and now I am at the point where Fluid will not go down and I can't take my medicine.

He wanted to do the endoscopy tomorrow but there was no availability. He is on call this weekend and wants me to come in through the ER.

Then he will do another one two weeks later.

I asked him how long this is going to go on and he said he has done as many as 4 on a patient. I could possibly have to have a revision done but we are not sure about that.

He told me that they did not appreciate the fact that I had a stricture before. I had it much earlier than anyone ever really gets one and they just didn't think that could have been my problem.

I have been having such a rough time with this surgery. That is for darned sure.

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Beni    1,484

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So sorry Pik, how terrible.

Hope it all goes well this weekend. If you can't drink you will get dehydrated. Is someone watching over you? You are not home alone right?

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pik    262

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So sorry Pik, how terrible.

Hope it all goes well this weekend. If you can't drink you will get dehydrated. Is someone watching over you? You are not home alone right?

No. My fiancee is here with me. I was able to get down a little bit of milk earlier, so that is good.

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Beni    1,484

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Oh good you are not alone. remember the human body can't go long without fluids.

Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery. So, sad for you though.

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Chelly    364

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Hi Pik,

That really stinks that you're still having problems.

I hope for you to be well already so you can enjoy your life.

I wish for you a speedy recovery from this procedure and that it stays open this time.

Take care and my best to you.

Chelly

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45peaches    1

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Wow! I do hope your surgeon can help you and you will be able to swallow without difficulty very soon. I was fortunate and did not have this extreme side effect but at 10 years post-op I still have the occasional "food getting stuck" in my throat but I just sit and wait it out or I wind up vomiting if it is very badly stuck but have never had to go to the ER. I do still having "dumping" issues from time to time but I have learned which foods to avoid eating. Keep your chin up and hopefully this will be resolved very soon.

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Beni    1,484

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Hi Peaches,

What foods make you dump?

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45peaches    1

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Hi Beni,

Regarding what foods make me dump generally are greasy foods especially in restaurants or extremely rich foods like bisque or cake frostings. It varies and sometimes hits me by surprise. I do not get that side effect as often now like I did in the beginning. I hope this helps.

Peaches

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Beni    1,484

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Yes indeed, thank you Peaches. I knew about the high sugar but I'll watch out for rich/greasy foods as well.

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pik    262

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Hi Pik,

That really stinks that you're still having problems.

I hope for you to be well already so you can enjoy your life.

I wish for you a speedy recovery from this procedure and that it stays open this time.

Take care and my best to you.

Chelly

Thank you. I asked how long he felt like this may go on and he told me that the most he has ever had to do was four dilations. He has no idea if that will be the case with me. He said it is quite possible that they may have to do a revision. It would be nice for me to be well some day. I never thought going into this surgery that I would be so unwell afterwards.

I had so much hesitation before the surgery and it very well may be that I should have listened to myself. =(

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pik    262

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Wow! I do hope your surgeon can help you and you will be able to swallow without difficulty very soon. I was fortunate and did not have this extreme side effect but at 10 years post-op I still have the occasional "food getting stuck" in my throat but I just sit and wait it out or I wind up vomiting if it is very badly stuck but have never had to go to the ER. I do still having "dumping" issues from time to time but I have learned which foods to avoid eating. Keep your chin up and hopefully this will be resolved very soon.

Thanks. You know the greasy foods bother me more than the sweet, I have noticed...

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ready2B    263

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I check for your posts every now and then to see how you are doing. So sorry you are having so much trouble! I hope they can get things fixed once & for all this time for you! I'm pulling for you. :-)

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pik    262

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Aww. Thank you so much for that. I am hanging in there for right now!

I check for your posts every now and then to see how you are doing. So sorry you are having so much trouble! I hope they can get things fixed once & for all this time for you! I'm pulling for you. :-)

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NewLife4Me7    110

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What are strictures?

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pik    262

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What are strictures?

they are like scar tissue that causes the esophagus to close up.

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