Quick follow up: thanks again to all those who replied to this thread and helped me prepare for this appointment. The doctor was VERY thorough and answered almost all of my questions without me even...
caia_120: great question and I completely relate to not fully remembering what "normal" is like. I have stretches where I'm extremely regular and I don't think that's even what I was like before...
"I guess another question is if the surgeon or GI thinks that the stricture is primarily from scar tissue or inflammation." Excellent point and something I really should get clarified, if possible....
gumby44: no, it's not just in my ileum. Inflammation occurs throughout but the stricture, in theory, is where the obstructions occur. NiceCupOfTea: that's been my thinking all along and part of the...
The stricture is fairly small (I think?) - less than 10 cm - and I've had it for over 10 years. I've had a 2 MRIs and it hasn't become worse in the years between the 2. I would guess your location...
After much reluctance, on my behalf, I finally agreed to meet with a surgeon to discuss a possible small resection and I was wondering if anyone has any recommended questions to ask the surgeon? A...