Question:
Over the last 2 days, when i eat it comes back up

vitimins or food just get stuck and come up. liquids such as tea and water seem to stay down, could i have a stricture at 4 weeks?    — Tica G. (posted on March 10, 2002)

March 10, 2002
Tica....I had a stricture at exactly 4 weeks. From everything I've read here (which is A LOT!!) 3 to 4 weeks is PRIME TIME for a stricture. I had mine dilated and have been fine ever since (3 weeks and counting...) *knocking on wood* <br> I'd get it checked out!<br> Hugs<br> Jill N.
   — Julle N.

March 10, 2002
Don't be afraid to check with your doctor. Answering questions about things like this is part of their post-op care of you.
   — garw

March 10, 2002
Tica, It's Kristin here. I got my 1st stricture at 4 weeks. My 1st one --everything, even liquids came up. My 2nd one, I was able to keep down all liquids and some solids. Email me again and I'll let you know of a great dr. that does dialation. See YA! Glad you're home!
   — Kristin R.

March 10, 2002
Like Jill said, you are a prime candidate for a stricture at 4 weeks out. I had 2 strictures and it can be pretty miserable. If these symptoms continue and/or get worse (by not tolerating liquids), you will need to be seen. You can dehydrate really fast being a WLS post-op, faster than non-WLS people. The scope with dilation is relitively simple and you will feel *so much better*!!
   — Cheri M.

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