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Hello Everyone,

The last time I wrote, I wasn't sure what to say. So I will tell

you a little about my experience. I was diagnosed with Achalasia

in september of 1992. I had my first balloon dilitation in October.

I found out I was pregnant in January 1993. My esophagus started to

close up again in early August. By the end of August I couldn't eat

or drink anything. My daughter was born September 20th by C-cection.

I am so thankfull that she was born perfectly healthy. I was so sick

and weak that I thought I was going to die. I had my second balloon

dilitation in December. That one lasted for seven years. I had my

third balloon dilitation last summer. I still have some trouble

swollowing. The problem I have is the pains. Sometimes the pain is

so unbearable. My doctor told me last summer I had three choices.

I could have botox injections, another balloon dilitation or myotomy.

I chose the dilitation. Now I'm not sure I made the right choice.

I'm not sure if I have the myotomy it will help with the pains. I

can deal with my food going down slow. I know that stress has a lot

to do with the pains, but I can not eliminate the stress in my life.

I just have to learn how to handle it better. Thanks for listining.