My take down area is enlarged/dialated and doesn’t have peristalsis any longer. Above it is fine and below it is fine......but it makes for a ton of strange sensations and noises. It has to completely liquify to eventually get through. The gas is horrific and painful. But tomorrow is another day. I have a special needs son and I work full time too so no time for sickness here. Mindset is important for me. I just eat small meals and take rx vitamins to keep me going. Better than I have been in a LONG time! The divorce helped too......