Guest guest Posted September 5, 2003 Report Share Posted September 5, 2003 , I read the old post. Wow. I am glad that things are going okay with you now. Esophagectomy Hi , In my case they did what they call a gastric pull up where they bring the stomach up and attach it to the remainder of the esophagus that is not diseased. In some cases they can use a part of the large intestine as a replacement for the esophagus, in my case I was affected by diverticula in the large intestine. I would point out that this was done as a last resort after close to 50 years with this disease. My esophagus had collapsed in on it self and there was no other option. I think someone pointed out that you can do a search on the achalasia page using (search archive). I posted my story in Aug. of 2001 you can see it if you interested the message number is 1413. Use the Msg. # box in the middle top part of the page. Fitzgerald Question, how can they remove an esophagus and a person live without one? I didn’t know it was possible. I do hope you are feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2003 Report Share Posted September 12, 2003 Hi , You are welcome. Anytime you have any questions I would be glad to try to answer them. Fitzgerald >Hello and thank you for taking the time to write me back.My is incase I did not say that before. I am from Saskatchewan Canada.Yes I have read your whole story and it has given me the knowledge and the nerve to make my mind up to go for the surgery. Thank you for sharing your story. I needed to read and talk to some people who have had this sort of surgery so I could have a general idea of what I may deal with after.thanks again I would love to talk with you again. Bye for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Ann, I am so sorry that you are now facing an esophagectomy. I have not had this surgery but I know several here have had it and are doing well. I can understand the lung infections. That was one of my biggest problems in the beginning and kept the lung infection for a long time. I also had aspiration pneumonia. I finally got rid of the lung infection when I had cellulitis, a form of staph infection and they put me on a very high dose of antibiotics for 2 weeks. Prior to that I was taking breathing treatments 4 times a day just to keep breathing. You have my thoughts and prayers as you move forward. Hugs Maggie, Alabama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 In a message dated 5/4/2005 9:19:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jaholliday5@... writes: Hi all, I finally have made up my mind to go back to my surgeon in Dallas this coming Monday. I have had 3 myotomy surgeries, none seem to have helped. I was diagnosed with achalasia July, 2003. I seem to be continuely sick and not getting better. My local family doc thinks I have a chronic lung infection. I have been in and out of the hospital many times with lung stuff,aspiration pheumonia, bronchitis, etc. I am scared to death of the thought of the esophageus removal surgery, at least they will remove the diseased part. I need support. Anyone out there have this done. Blessings, Ann Ann, I am a member of the board but don't have achalasia. I had a partial esophagectomy last August, and it is a tough operation, no doubt about it. But afterwards, you can go on and live a near close to normal life. It's much better than what you're going through now. Anytime you have any questions, fire away. Jan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Thank you to all who have replied to my post. Yes this has been a very agonizing decision, one that I have wrestled with for months. I know that I just can't keep going the way I am. I am tired of being sick. I know my immune system is getting more and more compromised because of the disease. There is alot I do not know. Like ICU, how long, feeding tube, yes or no?? How long will I be in the hospital? I think my surgeon can do this lappy,which should be good for me. I want to know how much PAIN will I be in. My family doc keeps telling me to not let the issue of pain be a factor they can give me pain meds to keep the pain level down. That is a huge fear I have. My husband will go with me and stay at the hospital with me but I don't know how long that will be. What I want to know if I understand right is that they will remove the diseased part of my esophagus and attach my stomach to it. Well I think I also read that they will cut away some of my stomach, right? Is it kind of like a stomach reduction surgery?? This is only the start of my questions and will probably have more. Blessings and Thanks, Ann > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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