Ever hear of this for Strictures?

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I live in a pretty small city, only 2 or 3 doctors do WLS. A friend of mine

called me and told me of a co-worker that just has WLS 5 weeks ago. She

developed a stricture, which they saw by the results of an upper GI -

instead of doing a scope with dilation. Her surgeon (who isn't my surgeon)

had her come in and drink some pop (carbonation) to stretch the opening.

I thought that was the weirdest thing I've ever heard. I've had 6 scopes

and 5 dilations, I don't think I'd try the pop thing.

Would love to hear what you all think of this.

Joanie

LAP RNY 08/13/02

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