Surgery tomorrow

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Dora

Thanks.. I think my brother will qualify.. Not sure if he will go

through with it unless i do real well. With the exception of an

accident in which I lost all hearing in my right ear, my brother and

i have just about the same hearing loss..

Evel

> Hi Evil,

> I will be thinking about you tomorrow.I wish you the best.Hope all

goes well with your brother's evaluation.My sister followed me a year

after I was implanted.She was deaf longer than i was and now she is

hearing too.

>

> Dora Weber

> dora_weber@m...

>

> Bilateral

> N22-96

> N24C-01

> Cochlear Otosclerosis

>

>

>

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Best wishes, Sharlene!!!

We'll be praying for you here in Pepto-Pink Michigan!!!!Debbi

Surgery tomorrow

Hi all,Well I'm off tomorrow for the open surgery. I've been trying to stay away from the board for awhile because reading about Bianka and some of the other problems has only made me more nervous. Talk about NERVES. I didn't realize the older you get the more you worry! When I had the myotomy done 20 years ago I don't remember being worried about it in the least. I suppose at 20 you think your invincible... at 40 you start realizing your not....LOL Hopefully everything will go well. Thanks again to everyone for their support. I probably won't be back home until Saturday or Sunday, but I'll let everyone know how it went as soon as I can.Sharlene

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Sharlene - you are in my thoughts & prayers. I have taken breaks from the board as well, esp. when things are more of a "downer". I'm sure you will do great....I'm 38 and it went great for me, but I know the open surgery is a little tougher. I'm confident for you, though! Keep us posted - Cindi in PA

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Hi Sharlene!

Good luck with your surgery

tomorrow! I will be praying that all goes well for you with no complications!

Take care!

Hi all,

Well I'm off tomorrow for the open surgery

Sharlene

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Hi Sharlene,

Think of ALLLLL the success stories on this board and keep those

thoughts in your mind. I am sure you'll be fine! I'll be thinking

about you as well. Promise!

Mike (been doing so much praying....maybe I should be Father ?)

> Hi all,

> Well I'm off tomorrow for the open surgery. I've been trying to

> stay away from the board for awhile because reading about Bianka

and

> some of the other problems has only made me more nervous. Talk

> about NERVES. I didn't realize the older you get the more you

> worry! When I had the myotomy done 20 years ago I don't remember

> being worried about it in the least. I suppose at 20 you think

your

> invincible... at 40 you start realizing your not....LOL Hopefully

> everything will go well.

>

> Thanks again to everyone for their support. I probably won't be

> back home until Saturday or Sunday, but I'll let everyone know how

> it went as soon as I can.

>

> Sharlene

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In a message dated 7/6/2004 11:49:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time, srochen@... writes:

Thanks again to everyone for their support. I probably won't be back home until Saturday or Sunday, but I'll let everyone know how it went as soon as I can.Sharlene

Sharlene,

I'll be keeping you in my thoughts- I'm sure everything will go great for you!

Let us know how you're doing when you can.

Jan in Northern KY

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Hi! Sharlene, I will be thinking about you tomorrow and will check on

you in a couple of days. You are in good hands.

Patty

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Thinking of you tomorrow Kathy - go well and we look forward to hearing from you afterwards. Every good wish!

Joan

Surgery Tomorrow

Hi Gang,I've only posted once before, but read messages everyday. I'm scheduled for a myotomy tomorrow morning and hope that will bring an end to 9 years of fooling with this condition. in Dallas, Dr. Aranoff at Medical City is doing the procedure. He seems very knowledgeble about A and has done over 50 of these surgeries. More than anyone else in our area. I'll see how it goes, and if all goes well, will add him to our database.Anyway, just wanted to ask that you all say a prayer for me and be ready for the many questions I'm sure I'll have after the surgery. Like, when can I eat something besides jello again??? Been on a clear liquid diet since Monday and it is really getting old!Thanks for all the wonderful information you guys put on this site. It has really helped me as I was going through testing waiting on the final diagnosis.By the way - to all you Yankees fans-- Go Texas Rangers!!!! You can keep A-Rod, we'll take Soriano any day.Kathy in Fort Worth

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Hi Kathy!

Good luck with your surgery tomorrow. I

will be praying for you, and will keep my eyes peeled for your return posting.

I am currently waiting a myotomy myself. I will be thinking of you!

Chilliwack, BC

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Hi Kathy,

Good luck tomorrow. I'll keep you in my thoughts. Hopefully you'll

be eating regular food in no time. I had the open surgery on July

7th and was eating solid food about 6 days later. From some of the

other posts, it sounds like it depends on the doctor though. Just

remember to take it slow.

I may have missed it, but are they doing the Lap or open surgery. In

any case, it sounds like you're in good hands. Keep us posted!

Sharlene

Houston, Tx

> Hi Gang,

>

> I've only posted once before, but read messages everyday. I'm

> scheduled for a myotomy tomorrow morning and hope that will bring

an

> end to 9 years of fooling with this condition. in Dallas, Dr.

> Aranoff at Medical City is doing the procedure. He seems very

> knowledgeble about A and has done over 50 of these surgeries. More

> than anyone else in our area. I'll see how it goes, and if all goes

> well, will add him to our database.

>

> Anyway, just wanted to ask that you all say a prayer for me and be

> ready for the many questions I'm sure I'll have after the surgery.

> Like, when can I eat something besides jello again??? Been on a

clear

> liquid diet since Monday and it is really getting old!

>

> Thanks for all the wonderful information you guys put on this site.

> It has really helped me as I was going through testing waiting on

the

> final diagnosis.

>

> By the way - to all you Yankees fans-- Go Texas Rangers!!!! You

can

> keep A-Rod, we'll take Soriano any day.

>

> Kathy in Fort Worth

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Good luck!!!! Prayers coming your way.

=====

Carol (aka Carol_in_VA and GrnEyesVA)

....If life gives you lemons, make lemonade...

but if life gives you limes, make margaritas!!

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Kathy,

My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow!

It sounds like you're in good hands!

Make sure you drink something cold for the first time so you'll feel it

go down into your stomach! It's a wonderful feeling!

Sandi in Nor Cal

Surgery Tomorrow

Hi Gang,

I've only posted once before, but read messages everyday. I'm

scheduled for a myotomy tomorrow morning and hope that will bring an

end to 9 years of fooling with this condition. in Dallas, Dr.

Aranoff at Medical City is doing the procedure. He seems very

knowledgeble about A and has done over 50 of these surgeries. More

than anyone else in our area. I'll see how it goes, and if all goes

well, will add him to our database.

Anyway, just wanted to ask that you all say a prayer for me and be

ready for the many questions I'm sure I'll have after the surgery.

Like, when can I eat something besides jello again??? Been on a clear

liquid diet since Monday and it is really getting old!

Thanks for all the wonderful information you guys put on this site.

It has really helped me as I was going through testing waiting on the

final diagnosis.

By the way - to all you Yankees fans-- Go Texas Rangers!!!! You can

keep A-Rod, we'll take Soriano any day.

Kathy in Fort Worth

[Guest guest]

Kathy,

Good luck with the surgery, I know all will go smoothely (but, I'll

still pray, never hurts!). As for the Rangers! I like them, always

have. Especially like A-Rod (oh wait, he's a Yankee) and Pudge

(ooops, sorry, ya lost him too) and Palmiero (wow, sorry, not doing

so well hehehehe!). Anyway, I love Texas, I would really love to

take a vacation there (seem like my kind of people!). As for

Alfonzo.....Love him! But, be careful come October, he seems to

choke in the big games (of course this is a BIG problem if you're a

26 time World Champion team!).

Mike (Yanks have a cozy 9 game lead....time to coast into October!)

> Hi Gang,

>

> I've only posted once before, but read messages everyday. I'm

> scheduled for a myotomy tomorrow morning and hope that will bring

an

> end to 9 years of fooling with this condition. in Dallas, Dr.

> Aranoff at Medical City is doing the procedure. He seems very

> knowledgeble about A and has done over 50 of these surgeries. More

> than anyone else in our area. I'll see how it goes, and if all goes

> well, will add him to our database.

>

> Anyway, just wanted to ask that you all say a prayer for me and be

> ready for the many questions I'm sure I'll have after the surgery.

> Like, when can I eat something besides jello again??? Been on a

clear

> liquid diet since Monday and it is really getting old!

>

> Thanks for all the wonderful information you guys put on this site.

> It has really helped me as I was going through testing waiting on

the

> final diagnosis.

>

> By the way - to all you Yankees fans-- Go Texas Rangers!!!! You

can

> keep A-Rod, we'll take Soriano any day.

>

> Kathy in Fort Worth

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Hi!

My name is Liliana and I am brand new in the group, I just want to

wish you the best luck on your surgery. Keep thinking positive,

this will make all easier.

My prayers are with you.

Best Regards!!!

> Hi Gang,

>

> I've only posted once before, but read messages everyday. I'm

> scheduled for a myotomy tomorrow morning and hope that will bring

an

> end to 9 years of fooling with this condition. in Dallas, Dr.

> Aranoff at Medical City is doing the procedure. He seems very

> knowledgeble about A and has done over 50 of these surgeries. More

> than anyone else in our area. I'll see how it goes, and if all goes

> well, will add him to our database.

>

> Anyway, just wanted to ask that you all say a prayer for me and be

> ready for the many questions I'm sure I'll have after the surgery.

> Like, when can I eat something besides jello again??? Been on a

clear

> liquid diet since Monday and it is really getting old!

>

> Thanks for all the wonderful information you guys put on this site.

> It has really helped me as I was going through testing waiting on

the

> final diagnosis.

>

> By the way - to all you Yankees fans-- Go Texas Rangers!!!! You

can

> keep A-Rod, we'll take Soriano any day.

>

> Kathy in Fort Worth

[Guest guest]

> > Hi Gang,

> >

> > I've only posted once before, but read messages everyday. I'm

> > scheduled for a myotomy tomorrow morning and hope that will bring

> an

> > end to 9 years of fooling with this condition. in Dallas, Dr.

> > Aranoff at Medical City is doing the procedure. He seems very

> > knowledgeble about A and has done over 50 of these surgeries. More

> > than anyone else in our area. I'll see how it goes, and if all goes

> > well, will add him to our database.

> >

> > Anyway, just wanted to ask that you all say a prayer for me and be

> > ready for the many questions I'm sure I'll have after the surgery.

> > Like, when can I eat something besides jello again??? Been on a

> clear

> > liquid diet since Monday and it is really getting old!

> >

> > Thanks for all the wonderful information you guys put on this site.

> > It has really helped me as I was going through testing waiting on

> the

> > final diagnosis.

> >

> > By the way - to all you Yankees fans-- Go Texas Rangers!!!! You

> can

> > keep A-Rod, we'll take Soriano any day.

> >

> > Kathy in Fort Worth

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<<Well, tomorrow is D day for me. Dr. still isn't sure

what he is going to do - will make final decision

after he gets in, clears out scar tissue and puts

everything back where it is supposed to be.>>

Carol,

Good luck tomorrow! I will keep you in my prayers!

Rita

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TRACY, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU'RE BACK AND HOW IT WENT AS

I AM TO GO DEC 13

Surgery tomorrow

Hi everyone I am leaving here tomorrow on a very wonderful but scary

journey. My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow and I am trying to keep

busy so as not to worry to much. I found a penny heads up this

morning and I picked it up and will bring it with me for luck. I

figured that this was a sign that all was going to be well. I will

let you know how it went when I get back. Thanks to everyone for all

your help and advice. Did anyone go home on liquid codine? I heard

that some people do.

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Hi ,

Just wanted to wish you well tomorrow. I have been banded for about

3 weeks. It is going well. If you need anything. Just e-mail me..

christa@...

christa

>

> Hi everyone I am leaving here tomorrow on a very wonderful but

scary

> journey. My surgery is scheduled for tomorrow and I am trying to

keep

> busy so as not to worry to much. I found a penny heads up this

> morning and I picked it up and will bring it with me for luck. I

> figured that this was a sign that all was going to be well. I will

> let you know how it went when I get back. Thanks to everyone for

all

> your help and advice. Did anyone go home on liquid codine? I heard

> that some people do.

>

>

[Guest guest]

That is good news hope you will be home for Christmas. I know you look

forward to doing better afterwards. Good Luck and God Bless

Surgery tomorrow

>

>

> Hey fellow achalasians!

>

> After four months of waiting and tests and waiting and tests and

> waiting (seems like forever, but I guess it wasn't really that long)

> I will be headed to the hospital tomorrow morning for my

> Heller's/wrap.

>

> I hardly ever get spasms now, and I'm hoping that I'll be one of the

> lucky few who don't get an increase after surgery. But even if I

> do, I know I'm doing the right thing.

>

> I think I may send a thank you note to the radiologist who first

> suspected achalasia. He knew right away what that bird's beak

> picture was - no missed diagnosis for me!! I'm extremely grateful

> to him after reading many of the stories here. I first went to my

> general practitioner on August 25th. Not too bad a turn-around.

>

> I'll be back after the surgery to tell you all how it went.

>

> Woo hoo!!

>

> Kim in KS

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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YEAH for Kim!

I am sooo happy for you! It is your turn

to feel better!! Wahoo!! J In a matter of a few weeks, you will be feeling so much

better!!! I hope you have found a wonderful, experienced surgeon who knows how

to take care of you! I can’t wait to hear how you are doing!

Take Care!!

Surgery

tomorrow

Hey fellow achalasians!

After four months of waiting and tests and waiting

and tests and

waiting (seems like forever, but I guess it wasn't

really that long)

I will be headed to the hospital tomorrow morning

for my

Heller's/wrap.

I hardly ever get spasms now, and I'm hoping that

I'll be one of the

lucky few who don't get an increase after

surgery. But even if I

do, I know I'm doing the right thing.

I think I may send a thank you note to the

radiologist who first

suspected achalasia. He knew right away what

that bird's beak

picture was - no missed diagnosis for me!!

I'm extremely grateful

to him after reading many of the stories

here. I first went to my

general practitioner on August 25th. Not too

bad a turn-around.

I'll be back after the surgery to tell you all how

it went.

Woo hoo!!

Kim in KS

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Good luck and Merry Christmas.

Surgery tomorrow>>> Hey fellow achalasians!>> After four months of waiting and tests and waiting and tests and> waiting (seems like forever, but I guess it wasn't really that long)> I will be headed to the hospital tomorrow morning for my> Heller's/wrap.>> I hardly ever get spasms now, and I'm hoping that I'll be one of the> lucky few who don't get an increase after surgery. But even if I> do, I know I'm doing the right thing.>> I think I may send a thank you note to the radiologist who first> suspected achalasia. He knew right away what that bird's beak> picture was - no missed diagnosis for me!! I'm extremely grateful> to him after reading many of the stories here. I first went to my> general practitioner on August 25th. Not too bad a turn-around.>> I'll be back after the surgery to tell you all how it went.>> Woo hoo!!>> Kim in KS>>>>>>>>

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I was there 1.25 months ago! Good luck and Happy Holidays.

Surgery tomorrow

Hey fellow achalasians!After four months of waiting and tests and waiting and tests and waiting (seems like forever, but I guess it wasn't really that long) I will be headed to the hospital tomorrow morning for my Heller's/wrap.I hardly ever get spasms now, and I'm hoping that I'll be one of the lucky few who don't get an increase after surgery. But even if I do, I know I'm doing the right thing.I think I may send a thank you note to the radiologist who first suspected achalasia. He knew right away what that bird's beak picture was - no missed diagnosis for me!! I'm extremely grateful to him after reading many of the stories here. I first went to my general practitioner on August 25th. Not too bad a turn-around.I'll be back after the surgery to tell you all how it went.Woo hoo!!Kim in KS

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Hope all goes well. We are praying and pulling for you.

[Guest guest]

Good luck I hope everything works out perfectly for you. I went to

my practitioner for the first time I think it was around July. It

feels like a very long time for me too. I have an appointment with a

surgeon on Thursday. I am looking forward to surgery although I am

nervous.

Biljana

> I was there 1.25 months ago! Good luck and Happy Holidays.

> Surgery tomorrow

>

>

>

> Hey fellow achalasians!

>

> After four months of waiting and tests and waiting and tests and

> waiting (seems like forever, but I guess it wasn't really that

long)

> I will be headed to the hospital tomorrow morning for my

> Heller's/wrap.

>

> I hardly ever get spasms now, and I'm hoping that I'll be one of

the

> lucky few who don't get an increase after surgery. But even if

I

> do, I know I'm doing the right thing.

>

> I think I may send a thank you note to the radiologist who first

> suspected achalasia. He knew right away what that bird's beak

> picture was - no missed diagnosis for me!! I'm extremely

grateful

> to him after reading many of the stories here. I first went to

my

> general practitioner on August 25th. Not too bad a turn-around.

>

> I'll be back after the surgery to tell you all how it went.

>

> Woo hoo!!

>

> Kim in KS

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Good wishes Kim - Will be thinking of you !

Hugs,

Joan

Surgery tomorrow

>

>

> Hey fellow achalasians!

>

> After four months of waiting and tests and waiting and tests and

> waiting (seems like forever, but I guess it wasn't really that long)

> I will be headed to the hospital tomorrow morning for my

> Heller's/wrap.

>

> I hardly ever get spasms now, and I'm hoping that I'll be one of the

> lucky few who don't get an increase after surgery. But even if I

> do, I know I'm doing the right thing.

>

> I think I may send a thank you note to the radiologist who first

> suspected achalasia. He knew right away what that bird's beak

> picture was - no missed diagnosis for me!! I'm extremely grateful

> to him after reading many of the stories here. I first went to my

> general practitioner on August 25th. Not too bad a turn-around.

>

> I'll be back after the surgery to tell you all how it went.

>

> Woo hoo!!

>

> Kim in KS

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