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AmandaGillis    14

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Just wondering if anyone has had a sticture after surgery and what was your symptoms/treatment. I will be 6 weeks post-op tomorrow and as of last night I am not able to eat anything at all! Even Water hurts. I'm so shaken by this, and my anxiety level is through the roof. I am just about to go back to work and I was doing really well. I really need some reassuring that everything will get better cause I'm freaking out!

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ShelterDog64    2,364

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@@AmandaGillis When are you seeing your surgery team, or did you already today? It must be scary not being able to eat anything, and when you say Water hurts, are you still drinking? You have about one day with no fluids until your dehydration starts going past the point where you can rehydrate with oral fluids. Keep an eye on your urine, as it darkens, you're becoming more dehydrated. You need to be seen ASAP to ensure that you remain healthy, and if you truly have a stricture, to find out what your surgeon plans to do about it. Good luck, I hope you're feeling better soon!

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AmandaGillis    14

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@@AmandaGillis When are you seeing your surgery team, or did you already today? It must be scary not being able to eat anything, and when you say Water hurts, are you still drinking? You have about one day with no fluids until your dehydration starts going past the point where you can rehydrate with oral fluids. Keep an eye on your urine, as it darkens, you're becoming more dehydrated. You need to be seen ASAP to ensure that you remain healthy, and if you truly have a stricture, to find out what your surgeon plans to do about it. Good luck, I hope you're feeling better soon!

Thank you @ShelterDog64. I am seeing my surgeon on Nov. 17th. I hope this goes away on its own and I will be telling him about this for sure. Pray for me that it's not a sticture or anything else serious. I don't want any more surgeries or setbacks.

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AmandaGillis    14

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What is a stricture?

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@"MYWilliams" A sticture is the narrowing or blockage in your esophagus that can occur from scar tissue, after any gastro surgery. The narrowing or blockage prevents food and liquid from entering your stomach properly and can be quite painful at times. If not treated it can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and major anxiety about eatting or drinking.

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AmandaGillis    14

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What is a stricture?

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What is a stricture?

@"MYWilliams" A sticture is the narrowing or blockage in your esophagus that can occur from scar tissue after any gastro surgery. It prevents food and liquid from entering your stomach properly and can be quite painful at times. If not treated it can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and major anxiety about eatting/drinking.

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@@AmandaGillis When are you seeing your surgery team, or did you already today? It must be scary not being able to eat anything, and when you say Water hurts, are you still drinking? You have about one day with no fluids until your dehydration starts going past the point where you can rehydrate with oral fluids. Keep an eye on your urine, as it darkens, you're becoming more dehydrated. You need to be seen ASAP to ensure that you remain healthy, and if you truly have a stricture, to find out what your surgeon plans to do about it. Good luck, I hope you're feeling better soon!

Thank you @ShelterDog64. I am seeing my surgeon on Nov. 17th. I hope this goes away on its own and I will be telling him about this for sure. Pray for me that it's not a sticture or anything else serious. I don't want any more surgeries or setbacks.

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I wouldn't be waiting till 17th. Please phone someone today and be seen as an emergency.

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AmandaGillis    14

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@@AmandaGillis When are you seeing your surgery team, or did you already today? It must be scary not being able to eat anything, and when you say Water hurts, are you still drinking? You have about one day with no fluids until your dehydration starts going past the point where you can rehydrate with oral fluids. Keep an eye on your urine, as it darkens, you're becoming more dehydrated. You need to be seen ASAP to ensure that you remain healthy, and if you truly have a stricture, to find out what your surgeon plans to do about it. Good luck, I hope you're feeling better soon!

Thank you @ShelterDog64. I am seeing my surgeon on Nov. 17th. I hope this goes away on its own and I will be telling him about this for sure. Pray for me that it's not a sticture or anything else serious. I don't want any more surgeries or setbacks.

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I wouldn't be waiting till 17th. Please phone someone today and be seen as an emergency.

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Ok, I will

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What is a stricture?

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@"MYWilliams" A sticture is the narrowing or blockage in your esophagus that can occur from scar tissue, after any gastro surgery. The narrowing or blockage prevents food and liquid from entering your stomach properly and can be quite painful at times. If not treated it can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and major anxiety about eatting or drinking.

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So, you had a hiatal hernia repaired as well?

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AmandaGillis    14

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And yes I am still drinking, but not as much. This just started yesterday. I managed to drink 2 bottles of Water and 1 Protein shake yesterday. That was it.

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What is a stricture?

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@"MYWilliams" A sticture is the narrowing or blockage in your esophagus that can occur from scar tissue, after any gastro surgery. The narrowing or blockage prevents food and liquid from entering your stomach properly and can be quite painful at times. If not treated it can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and major anxiety about eatting or drinking.

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So, you had a hiatal hernia repaired as well?

No, I didn't have a hernia

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No, I didn't have a hernia

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If you didn't have a hiatal hernia repair, it's unlikely you have an esophageal stricture. And you are getting something into your stomach, which is very good! I'll reiterate: you need to see your surgeon ASAP. Good luck!

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AmandaGillis    14

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No, I didn't have a hernia

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If you didn't have a hiatal hernia repair, it's unlikely you have an esophageal stricture. And you are getting something into your stomach, which is very good! I'll reiterate: you need to see your surgeon ASAP. Good luck!

Believe me I hope that is the case, but there are other causes that develop strictures besides hiatal hernia repair. Your stomach acid can even cause them. I am praying it's not a stricture, but I have to admit, I have all the symptons

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I called my surgeons office and she is not at all concerned. She told me to go back to my liquid diet that I may have overdid it??? Ummmm... I'm only eatting what I'm supposed to (soft foods) and very little of it, now I'm back to liquids. Call me crazy, but is this a little bizarre for 6 weeks post-op? Like I am on the brink of taking panic attacks because I cannot swallow my food or when I do, it feels like my stomach/chest is going to pop

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I called my surgeons office and she is not at all concerned. She told me to go back to my liquid diet that I may have overdid it??? Ummmm... I'm only eatting what I'm supposed to (soft foods) and very little of it, now I'm back to liquids. Call me crazy, but is this a little bizarre for 6 weeks post-op? Like I am on the brink of taking panic attacks because I cannot swallow my food or when I do, it feels like my stomach/chest is going to pop

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The receptionist says this is normal and she will not be putting my appointment date ahead.

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