Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Does this sound like a stricture?



Recommended Posts

I'm two month post op this week. I had a lot of trouble the first month keeping anything down. I still vomit up about 50% of anything new I try to eat. I can eat crackers, ice cream, chicken salad and some Soups without vomiting.

An example.. Last night I ate a few bites of grilled fish. That's it.. Probably about 1/2" thick and about 1/4 of the size of a deck of cards or maybe the size of a box of matches. So less than an ounce of fish. It felt like it was sitting a bit below my throat and felt like I need to belch but i can't belch/burp because it felt like my path to burp was blocked. Well it kept it down for about 30 minutes all the while feeling uncomfortable .

Finally I went to the bathroom and throw up.. UP came the fish and a bunch of slimy white mucus. I do have a problem with stomach acid and heartburn . (I'm taking Prilosec one a day ) I then belched /burped for about 20 minutes and felt okay again.

This happens with most solid foods that I try to eat and I'm 2 months out so I should be able to eat anything now. I was sleeved in TJ Mexico and I'm going back next week for a follow with the surgeon , Regarding this problem I'm having but want some background information from the forum before I go .

My questions are:

1. Does this sound like a stricture?

2. For anyone that had/has a stricture. Did they test for the stricture on you with Dye and xray ? or Did they Scope you? If they scoped you did they put you fully under with Anastasia or just local?

3. Could this be anything else? Maybe due to stomach acid or GERD?

Thanks

PG

Edited by PokerGuy

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rlcpd

      Two months out from hiatal hernia repair.  Surgeon said to expect a lot more flatulence...something about the 'air' no longer being able to 'burp' out so comes out the other end.  That is my experience but have no understanding of why that swallowed air cannot be 'burped'. ???
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        As I understand it since your stomach is smaller and not completely resting against your diaphragm anymore you no longer have the ability to "push" burps out as well. Plus, since its smaller and we don't digest slower the trapped air moves a lot quicker out of the stomach so its no longer available to burp out. Hence the other option for removal.

    • Lizette1122

      Anyone had the TORe procedure? How did it go? How much weight did you loose? 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • LadyVeteran1

      Sleeve surgery is on April 14th.  I am counting the days!!  Can't wait!
      · 3 replies
      1. Brookie2shoes

        Me too girl!! Are you in the full liquid diet right now? It’s sooooo hard!

      2. LadyVeteran1

        Not yet. I was told I only have to do 24 hours of a liquid diet. But I have my pre-op tomorrow so I’m going to confirm if I need to do longer.

      3. buildabetteranna

        Your so close now! It's gonna be great :) Wishing you a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing how it goes!

    • buildabetteranna

      Down 33 lbs and slightly stalled, but I'm gonna reevaluate and push through. I started back to work last week after 2 years of being disabled due to mental health as well as my weight. It's a great job and I'm just so happy to have this opportunity at a second chance at life. Hope everyone is having their best journey ❤️ Together, we got this!
      · 2 replies
      1. DaisyChainOz

        Great work Anna! Keep it up 😁

      2. buildabetteranna

        Thank you ❤️

    • Bashbee91

      Hey guys new to the process looking forward to this new life. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×