UPDATE - Diagnosis Gastro-jejunostomy stenosis -

[Chel1 104]

Hey All

I've been having a time as stated in another post. I would have updated in the same post but couldn't find it.

I haven't been able to proceed to soft foods due to vomiting. Yesterday was my 6 week check up. As far as weight loss I was informed I am on target with 35% of excess weight gone which means I have 21 pounds to go for the doctor's office my personal goal is 33lbs BUT getting the 21lbs off will be great with me.

I was also informed "Yesterday" due to the radiology report and the fact I was unable to eat, the doc wanted to do the baloon dialation next morning which was today.

All went well and they saw that the opening was narrow & Initially, the scope could not pass through. The balloon was used to stretch the opening to 10 mm. I am now to progress through today liquids, puree, by dinner soft foods then in a few days to move into more dense (soft) foods etc.

I feel good just sleepy! The meds should be out of my system by tomorrow.

Now the work continues to get into a healthy BMI. No gerd as of now and that is truly a relief!

[ChunkCat 674]

Congrats on finding out what was wrong and having it treated! I hope you can progress normally now and have no further issues. Yay for being on target with your weight loss!! That has got to feel really good despite the challenges you've been having.

[Chel1 104]

@ChunkCat Thanks much! I have to up my Protein. Ordered the unflavored from Unjury for more diversity.

Next weekend is my bday yayyy hoping to lose 5lbs by then.

[catwoman7 10,866]

strictures happen to about 5% of bypass patients. I had one, too (actually, two - one at four weeks out and one at eight weeks out. I was told they are super rare after the third month). As you said, easy fix. I felt better immediately!

[SleeveToBypass2023 1,816]

Congrats on getting answers and having the problem fixed. I can tell you that I had SO SO many complications that led to a revision. Once there's answers, that's truly half the battle. I had 6 surgeries in 6 months to correct everything, but now I'm 3 1/2 months out from my revision and feel fantastic. I'm happy you're on the other side of everything now. Hopefully it'll be smooth sailing for you from here on out!!