Strictures with Regurgitation?

[mousecat88 2,279]

Does having a stricture always mean you will regurgitate?

I no longer have the burning sensation from where my ulcer is. But generally in the same area, every time I swallow it feels like something gets stuck. Like a hard lump. But then it passes through. This is even with liquids. I can't tell if it's just remnant pain from a healing ulcer or if it could be a mild stricture, not quite tight enough to cause "back-flow". Doc said if my ulcer heals and I have no pain I don't need a repeat endoscopy, but this new sensation is strange and I can't tell what it's from. I don't spit anything back up. My next appointment with him is Jan 7.

Edited December 20, 2018 by mousecat88

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

If the feeling is still there by the 7th, would you not just request a repeat EGD be done? Seems reasonable to me.

[mousecat88 2,279]

4 hours ago, KimTriesRNY said:

If the feeling is still there by the 7th, would you not just request a repeat EGD be done? Seems reasonable to me.

I guess it depends on what the surgeon has to say. Just trying to get a feel for what a stricture would... feel like. I still have about another full bottle of Carafate to finish before my treatment for the ulcer would be fully complete, and I won't finish it by the 7th. Also my insurance rolls over on the 1st so I really hope I don't have to pay for another endoscopy. The last was free because I hit my out of pocket.

Edited December 20, 2018 by mousecat88

[Frustr8 7,886]

Do you want my testimony? it doesn't feel like the ulcers, that's right. I try to eat in the approved manner, small spoonfuls of food, not an excessive amount. It feels like Precious rears up like an angry little fist, then I burp, hiccup/belch and then everything comes pouring back up, and often when you're sure there can't be anymore, she dry-heaves . foamy slimes and then afterwards it hurts for a while like someone punched you there hard as they could. And I swear it FEELS like she was placed on top of my diaphragm instead of in the abdomen. I sit there rubbing her through my skin or with my arms splinting her for protection. it's like she is a plastic bottle with a pinhole that slowly drains liquids out. But most purees and softs, she will not accept them. And I am worried she never will. My surgeon assures me once things settle down and stop being swollen I'll be okay. In the meantime keep on with Vitamins, minerals and meds, and the TPN will keep me from malnorishment. I do keep trying to take Soup, broth, Protein Shakes by mouth, but often I feel like I'm pounding my head against a brick wall. And I am trying to keep other fluids going in, can't tell if it's working because the Fluid in my feeding keeps my urine flowing anyway. And I try to be bright and cheery on here, but it hurts when my surgery twins are so much farther than me and the "I Ate This "postings bring me to tears.
And 🐭🐺I think you and I are keeping Carafate in business, just us 2. And I've lost count how many Zofran bottles I've emptied.

[Frustr8 7,886]

And Friday was another another bad day, finished off by upchucking EVEN Propel Water and then dry-heaving. So today start out with plain ,water, in my med cups? My lips are cracking, I take that as a not good sign? TPN is infusing, that should keep me out of total dehydration. it was a subject of pride, wanted to show my surgeons I was trying by at least something by mouth, even if it was a Protein Shake. But I feel like now give up trying P.O, foodstuffs of any kind, just go with the TPN flow until the New Year! Nothing appeals, nothi,g good for me, not even "sliders" like saltines and old-time" bad for me's". Will Saurday be better? I just am not sure.💦😪