Can I stricture prevent the passing of gas? i have that problem right now it means I'm bloated all the time. THe only time it can leave is if I lie down on my right side. However, this is impractical outside my house. Anyone been through this?

I had a finger dilation but it didn't do anything.

I believe I noticed as my stricture got worse it was harder for me to pass gas even laying down. But for me I can't pass gas standing up anyways. I know I've asked question similar to this before but basically no many people can pass gas standing up with the J-pouch, atleast they can't without getting some new pants on afterwards.

With a recent anal dilation, anal stricture cannot be the issue. It could be a stricture high in the pouch or above the pouch, but your doctor would not be able to feel it with a digital exam. A scope or barium enema, or small bowel follow through would likely show it. Gas can get trapped along with stool behind a stricture.

Jan