Stricture

[Chrisb428 626]

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

[greenlitego70 3]

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.

[Chrisb428 626]

Mine is from bypass

[greenlitego70 3]

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.

[Frustr8 7,886]

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

[FluffyChix 17,409]

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?

[Frustr8 7,886]

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.

[Frustr8 7,886]

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.

[catwoman7 10,856]

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.

[Frustr8 7,886]

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

[bluegirl216 48]

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.

[Mike91730 0]

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?

[Frustr8 7,886]

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