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Living with this long term

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      Bella, I am so sorry that this continues for you. What you are experiencing is definitely not typical. I definitely would go get that stricture taken care of. You deserve to be able to enjoy the lit

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      A therapist can't help me with the physical issues I'm having. My eating disorder is only compounded by these complications from my surgery. It's hard enough for me to eat emotionally as it is, I'm fi

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    Yes. I've already had a reversal. I have a sleeve now. I have scar tissue from the reversal right in the middle of my sleeve causing it to tighten into a stricture.

    I'm meeting with my bariatric surgeon Friday to discuss another dialation.

    I thought maybe I could do this without it but I don't think that's possible so another surgery is in my future.

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    Have you checked with your insurance company regarding a therapist that specializes in weight loss issues? Their provider list should have specialties. If not, if you PM me your city, I can probably help you find someone. I worked in mental health for about 14 or 15 years before switching over to pain management, so I may have a trick or two up my sleeve to help you out.

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