Guest guest Posted November 8, 2000 Report Share Posted November 8, 2000 Well, I had the heller's myotomy at Harper hospital in Detroit. I went in Monday morning and returned home Wednesday morning. The stay was longer than expected because I could not stand up and walk around without becoming light-headed and dizzy. The Tylenol 3 was probably the cause. I do not take many drugs and it hit me hard. I notice improvements already when swallowing liquids (I am on a liquid diet until I feel ready to move up to soft foods). There is not much pain, just when getting into or out of bed or coughing. I feel somewhat weak but not too bad overall. I will give more details when I feel stronger. HELLO TO CAROL! I MADE IT! Alan P.S. Some weird things in the hospital: First, they put a wraparound stocking on my legs that automatically inflated and deflated. Supposedly to prevent blood clots. They also had me breath into a hand held device that moved a small piston upwards when inhaling. This was to exercise the lungs after the surgery. Ah the wonders of modern science! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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