Has anyone here had a balloon dilation for a stricture, and if so is relief immediate?

I had the sleeve before and had severe strictures. I went through 3 balloon endoscopies, but they we unsuccessful due to an abnormal amount of scar tissue built up around the stricture. I eventually ended up having to have bypass revision.

Mine is from bypass

In most cases I heard that dilation works. They also have a gastric stent that can open a stricture as well. I had that and it was working until I got sick and when I vomited I dislodged it and had to have it removed. The only option left for me was the bypass revision to really fix all my issues.

And this is something ahead for You and Me? if so we will face it together!?

49 minutes ago, Frustr8 said:

And this is something ahead for You and Me? if so we will face it together!?

I'm confused? I thought you already had 1 dilation?

Not yet, if Precious doesn't start behaving, it is threatened for October. Giving her a month to heal up, I An Not Sure what Chrisb428 status is currently.

Not yet, if Precious doesn't start behaving, it is threatened for October. Giving her a month to heal up, I An Not Sure what Chrisb428 status is currently.

yes - I had strictures (2) and yes, the relief was immediate. Although I've heard others say that their relief took a couple of days, so YMMV.

And Precious Pouch is scheduled for her diagnostic EGD this Friday October 12th, maybe if I don't tell her things will stay quiet?

On 9/25/2018 at 4:05 PM, Chrisb428 said:

Has anyone here had a balloon dilation for a stricture, and if so is relief immediate?

I had the dilation three months post surgery and it was brilliant - saved my bloody life! Before the dilation I was sick 5-6 times a day and the only thing I could keep down was soup or yoghurt. Made the world of difference to me.

Not going to lie - it was uncomfortable and I was aware of the procedure at the time - but recovery was speedy and the relief of being able to eat without fear of vomiting was palpable. Good luck getting this sorted.

I'm 32 yrs out from stomach stapling. I have developed a stricture that hasn't been resolved with dialation. I'm scheduled to meet with a cardiothoracic surgeon a week from today. Anybody know what they do to resolve it?

Stricture, retention band, gastrointestinal malfunction, whatever the Going Name today, bad to consider, worse to have. My? prayers? are with YOU!