My Stricture and ME...hehe - Page 2 - ThinnerTimes

Mavisavis · 07-07-2006, 10:52 PM

I certainly hope the doc is wrong!

That sounds pretty bad. I'm sure each time is less bearable than the time before. I hate it that you have it so rough.

But I can tell you are trying your best to keep a good attitude. The rewards will come later and hopefully this part will be a distant memory.

sdgrrl · 07-08-2006, 01:35 AM

Zen Dear,
How sorry I am that you are going through all these complications! I had several complications also, and it has felt like years since I felt well. I wish you lots better luck than that, and remember if you have to vent--you are keeping your chin waaaaay up, grrl, know that I am here to listen. Take care of you!

Chuck122 · 07-08-2006, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zenomia

Chuck...I have a Stricture that I have been in the hospital for weekly for the past 3 weeks. I am the earliest known case for my Surgeon...with the first developing at 2 weeks and the opening having closed to 0. Standard size for the opening is 15mm....They stretched it the first time to 8. The second time it was back to 0 (a week later), and the re-stretched it 10. This time it only went down to 3...(some progress) and the stretched it today to 12. A stricture is the closing or constriction of the pouch at the point where the intestines were attached to the pouch. (Hope that lengthy tirade answered your question...I blame the meds I am on...

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OOOOO ok.

I see now. I hope everything works out for you.

Gina in NY · 07-09-2006, 07:15 PM

I know I read that most people are able to remain "open" after the third time of stretching that stricture open. I hope that is the case for you. Or that you at least have a few more weeks! Sheesh!