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@@mrsNilla

So sorry to hear about your recovery challenges. I am happy that the problem has been found and is currently treated.

Wishing you great health and recovery. May the 2017 be kind to you, and may you have an uneventful recovery from now on!

All my best wishes to you xxx

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mrsNilla,

Just knowing what was wrong and it being a fairly easy fix is a SUPER RELIEF!!! May your opening stay stretched and may your weight loss begin to do you PROUD!!! I'm so very happy for you getting to the bottom of everything!! Keep in touch!

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Quick update!

Who ever thought I would be happy to know I have a stricture?!? I had the endoscopy done a few hours ago and apparently one opening was so tight that the camera didn't even fit thru. So my surgeon inserted a balloon that she filled with saline to push the hole more open. The stretching causes some bleeding, so I got some meds for that.

I'm back in my room now, drinking milk. The feeling is so much different than before. Still taking small sips, but there is no pain or feeling that it gets stuck.

I still have an iv for hydration and I also got a Vitamin B drip, because I haven't been eating much lately and my labs show malnutrition.

But I feel so much better than before! Maybe my weight loss will start to pick up now that I can physically eat more..? One can always hope!

Nilla

I'm happy for you that at least you know now what was wrong. Now you can recuperate and get back to your weight loss :-) Keep us updated!! Happy New Year and Happy New YOU! :-)

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Today I finally get to go home!

My surgeon wants me back in a month for a new endoscopy so she can check that it's keeping open. So even if I get any problems, I have a safely net of an appointment to fix it already.

Now I'm well hydrated again, since I gained 1/2 lb since Thursday. But I'm sure the extra Water weight will be gone soon.

I was cleared to eat pureed food and in addition to that, to try solids as Snacks or meals. If tummy says yes, they can stay, otherwise see you in a months time for a new trial.

So happy to be able to drink fairly normally again! Cheers!!

Nilla

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Wonderful News!

Happy and Healthy New Year to you @@mrsNilla

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So GLAD things are looking up for you!! Those Strictures can really throw us off our game!! It is such an easy fix but it sure hurts!!

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Yay, I have mastered chicken! I made a chicken Soup and it was the best one yet. No protests from the pouch and it was delicious. So I guess Soups will be a staple on my menu from now on. I just have to learn how to make smaller batches, my freezer is getting full and hubby can't eat it all alone.

Still have to be careful with dumping, since my pouch seems overly sensitive with simple carbs. But that's a small price to pay.

It seems like my stricture fix is holding well and I'm happy with the way things are progressing. Weight loss is still slow, but I'm losing, so I can't complain too much. Tomorrow will be 7 weeks post-op and I'm down 17 lbs today. So my average is better than 2 lbs / week! Wohoo!!

Nilla

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Yay! Great News!

As for the freezer space, put your extra stuff Outside .... the blizzards will keep them frozen for you,

or

get a second fridge/freezer.

I have 2 large fridges at home. Very handy :)

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Ok, I have to start covering my mirrors. Getting too scared. I have noticed that the skin under my chin is looking like it belongs to my mom. Streaky skin... Today my left cheek around my dimple is looking the same when I smile!! Can you guess who started paying more attention to skin care? ????

I guess I have lost some weight in my face, but I can't tell yet, other than the skin getting weird. Please tell me this will go away?!?

Nilla

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