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Third Time is a Charm? - Richmond, VA

I had a gastric(y n roux) procedure in january...

I had a gastric(y n roux) procedure in january 2013 and I still am not able to eat due to stomach strictures! i am due to have the third endoscopy on friday to stretch the opening of my stomach! i am so frustrated. i am also looking at a possible surgical revision if this doesnt help...anyone else had this problem? i feel so alone! im starting to wonder: WHAT HAVE I DONE TO MYSELF?

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Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 15 Mar 2013

Hi there, welcome and thanks so much for sharing your journey with us.

I'm so sorry about the complications you're having. I haven't heard of this happening before. So, is it that they have removed too much of your stomach, or your stomach is somehow restricting the food intake?

tamiand4 18 Mar 2013
no, i have a stricture in my stomach opening that is essentially scar tissue that my body is making...im told that about 5% of gastric bypass patients suffer this...
Kirsty at RealSelf (Community Manager) 18 Mar 2013

Oh wow, I haven't heard of this before. Do they think this endoscopy will solve the problem, or is more trial and error at this point?

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