The fortunate thing for you is that you know what the problem is: a stricture. Many of us suffer with the occasional, random obstruction due to adhesions. A stricture is a little different. It is always there. You may or may not have more trouble, but the fact that this stricture is there means it is more likely that you will have more challenges with obstructions. Too much fiber can block you, and the resulting inflammation could be serious (as you found with this episode). Strictures can tighten over time too, so that can add to your concern.

That said, you should be able to eat fairly normally, but be sure to advance your diet gradually. I would also avoid very fibrous food and roughage, and chew very well. You could be lucky and this is the first and last episode. But, it just makes sense to be vigilant. If it becomes recurrent, you will just have to have the stricture resected. 

Another thing to discuss with your doctor is whether this is a possible sign of a Crohn’s diagnosis or just a complication of your surgery.

Good luck!

Jan

Thank you so much for your response. I have noticed that as odd as it sounds it coincides with my monthly cycle. I would imagine it has to do with my inflammation and Endometriosis "/

I really do hope this is the first and last episode I have. Thank you Jan!

Do you have confirmed endometriosis? If so, that would indicate more likely to not be Crohn’s related. The bad news is that endometriosis does not just go away. Have you tried birth control pills or hormone implant to stop menses and reduce the endometriosis impact?

Jan

I've been tested for Crohn's and Endometriosis. Negative for Crohn's positive for endometriosis. I had no idea until recently that endometriosis could be in different areas of your body aside from the reproductive area. They think that's what may be causing the stricture in my small intestine and have me following up with a gyno and a gastro. We will be looking into birth control to control it. 

I have had a jpouch for 36 years. Had over 80 obstructions. Had adhesions taken out 15 years ago. Now problems again. To help stop them drink lots of water. Use a hot water bottle. Lay upside down on a couch. And massage your guts. I also made a sixty ounce syringe with a top put on from the water bottle bag. I use it to put water up and then pull out the yuck. This helps not pushing so hard. I had over 30 surgeries down there before I did this. Much better. Good luck!!

@Tanner posted:

I also made a sixty ounce syringe with a top put on from the water bottle bag. I use it to put water up and then pull out the yuck. This helps not pushing so hard. I had over 30 surgeries down there before I did this. Much better. Good luck!!

Like an enema?