How to prevent stricture

[Deete15]

Had multiple dilations around 7 last year and 2 this year. What else can i try. Love to eat do not want feeding tube

[Mustbmad]

Hi I know how you feel. I began to think it is just me.I have had about 7 dilation and I am now on temporary stents. I am on my 3rd one which gets removed in2 weeks time. They only stay in for 6 weeks. I had a feeding tube put in again but not there any more.

There has to be an answer but still waiting for that miracle. I have lost more weight. It is now 18 months since I had surgery. With the stent in I can eat all sorts of foods!!!!I wish it could stay.

Sorry but this is all I have re your question.

[Deete15 in reply to Mustbmad]

Awesome this gives me hope.

[ccfc]

Hi, I had seven or eight dilations over about eighteen months after my op but never had a feeding tube. I was told it takes time for the scar tissue to settle down and stop tightening but got there in the end and I enjoy all kinds of food now with no swallowing problems.

Best Wishes, James.

[Deete15 in reply to ccfc]

Thanks this encourages me greatly.

[Mustbmad in reply to ccfc]

James i do hope this will happen to me.!! Could there be a light at the end of the tunnel.