Good morning to everyone who is or has been apart of this discussion. Hoping for some information from @colleenyoung regarding possible GI procedures available to rough Mayo. I’ve had Crohn’s disease for 42 years. One resection due to a trauma accident not Crohn’s. Two anasamosis sites with extensive scar tissue have cause large and small partial obstructions this year. I was originally told I could have the balloon dilation procedure once a month for 4-6 months. After the initial dilation I felt amazing but it only lasted 8 weeks. Then I was told I can’t have the dilation procedure again and i misunderstood what was said. I’ve been researching what other procedures could be performed to open up the structure in the colon at the anastamosis site. My GI doctor requested the medical research articles for this topic. I found a few of strictureplasy specifically in the colon and for Crohn’s disease to which he said it wasn’t for anastamotic sites. I do not believe I need a resection and that there are so many more options to try before this. I’m willing to get new insurance if need be to find a doctor that will help me with this. Any and all responses welcomed.
Kindly
Tara