CT Barrister--I just read the link you posted. It sounds like you had a CT and then an MRI? Did they do the MRI for the very reason that the CT didn't show enough? That might give me a bit of hope. Also interesting about the scopes--my last one in August showed inflammation at the connection point too. My GI said " there is nothing I can do so I don't see a need to see you". The thing is, he hasn't even tried to investigate it or try some meds just to see if they'd help (for inflammation). I think I might ask for a referral to someone else, as it seems maybe there are some options to explore from the GI rather than the surgical end. I've had 2 more obstructions since I last posted here 
