Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 ncacetta, Ask Deb Heiser about this or go to the main page where you can look up previous posts. There was someone from the Texas area who had a great surgeon. This surgeon did the Heller either with robotics or with the patient in an upright position. I can't remember exactly, but I bet Deb would remember or steer you in the right direction. Anyway, I think the patient had a great outcome. Just remember you must see a surgeon who has done this procedure often and not just 10 cases but many cases, 100's, so that you have someone with great experience. I do know that one person from Texas came to Seattle and had my physician Dr. Pelligrini operate on him and he had only praises for him. I agree my experience has been a good one. Bobbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Bobbie wrote: There was someone from the Texas area who had a great surgeon. This surgeon did the Heller either with robotics or with the patient in an upright position. That was from Houston and her Dr. is Dr. Reardon! He does the procedure in an upright position! Sandi Re: achalasia - Anyone in Dallas? ncacetta, Ask Deb Heiser about this or go to the main page where you can look up previous posts. I can't remember exactly, but I bet Deb would remember or steer you in the right direction. Anyway, I think the patient had a great outcome. Just remember you must see a surgeon who has done this procedure often and not just 10 cases but many cases, 100's, so that you have someone with great experience. I do know that one person from Texas came to Seattle and had my physician Dr. Pelligrini operate on him and he had only praises for him. I agree my experience has been a good one. Bobbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Yep, you're right, Bobbie! in Houston just raves about her surgeon, who does surgery w/ his cowboy boots on, if I remember correctly! He also does the surgery w/ the patient "standing up" (strapped to a table that is then tilted vertically) so that the organs all hang in the correct position, etc. Here's the info she put in the doctor database: Houston, Texas Dr. Reardon Head of Noninvasive Chest and Abdominal Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine 713-790-3140 myotemy and partial nissan Fundoplication He's very experienced with myotemy and Gerd. I couldn't be more pleased with my outcome. I think he's brilliant! I see post every now and then, but you can email her directly at lindwood@... . Debbi in Michigan ncacetta, Ask Deb Heiser about this or go to the main page where you can look up previous posts. There was someone from the Texas area who had a great surgeon. This surgeon did the Heller either with robotics or with the patient in an upright position. I can't remember exactly, but I bet Deb would remember or steer you in the right direction. Anyway, I think the patient had a great outcome. Just remember you must see a surgeon who has done this procedure often and not just 10 cases but many cases, 100's, so that you have someone with great experience. I do know that one person from Texas came to Seattle and had my physician Dr. Pelligrini operate on him and he had only praises for him. I agree my experience has been a good one. Bobbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Nancie, why couldn't they dilate? Did they try and it didn't work, or did they not know how / not have the equipment, or what??? My experience with Botox (and one that several on this board share!) is that it doesn't do squat! How's that for a "scientific" answer? LOL :oD Seriously, if Botox works at all, it's generally very short-lived (3-6 months.... rarely does it last 12 months.) My recommendation would be to find an experienced surgeon ASAP and have a myotomy while the Botox is still working and you can keep your strength up. (I already replied earlier w/ the info about the doc in Houston.) There is a ton of info available in the "links" section of the website, much of it broken into various categories. I feel it's important to educate yourself as much as possible, so that you can be involved in your own healthcare choices, without having to be at the mercy of the doctor all the time. Debbi in Michigan, dealing with achalasia for a dozen years or so.... Hi, Thank all of you for all the information and support you share on achalasia. I was recently diagnosed with this and just spent 5 days in the hospital getting rehydrated and having additional tests. They used botox to open it up, they couldn't dilate. I just got home for the Memorial Day weekend. Could someone share their experiences with botox? Is there anyone in the group that has gone through this in Dallas, Texas that could give me information on surgeons that they have used? Well, Thanks again. Nancie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2004 Report Share Posted June 1, 2004 Nancie, I, too, am new to the group and, in fact, have never posted. I read the messages daily, but have never sent one until now. I live in Ft. Worth and will probably have the surgery within the next month or so. I started having trouble swallowing about 9 years ago and was diagnosed with dysphasia. Six dialations later, I finally get the diagnosis of achalasia. My gastroenterologist is in the Mid-Cities area and he referred me to Dr. Mickey Goldschmidt at the Plano Medical Center. Dr. Goldschmidt has given me the choice - one last dialation with the heavy-duty balloon or straight to the surgeon. I am going to opt for the surgeon. Right now I am in the middle of some tests. I had a CAT scan last week, to rule out any tumors, etc. and that came back ok. I go this Thursday for the motility study, then back to Micky. All I know about the surgeon at this point is that he operates at Presbyterian in Dallas, don't even know his name yet. I really liked Dr. Goldschmidt and he seemed to know his stuff, so I will trust his confidence in the surgeon at this point. I go back to him next week so should know more then. From reading the posts on the website, I know my first question will be " How many of these have you done and what is your success rate??? " I will let you know how this thing goes. In the meantime, you might try Dr. Goldschmidt in Plano. He came highly recommended and seemed very knowledgeble about the condition. Kathy in Ft. Worth > Nancie, why couldn't they dilate? Did they try and it didn't work, or did they not know how / not have the equipment, or what??? > > My experience with Botox (and one that several on this board share!) is that it doesn't do squat! How's that for a " scientific " answer? LOL :oD Seriously, if Botox works at all, it's generally very short-lived (3-6 months.... rarely does it last 12 months.) My recommendation would be to find an experienced surgeon ASAP and have a myotomy while the Botox is still working and you can keep your strength up. (I already replied earlier w/ the info about the doc in Houston.) > > There is a ton of info available in the " links " section of the website, much of it broken into various categories. I feel it's important to educate yourself as much as possible, so that you can be involved in your own healthcare choices, without having to be at the mercy of the doctor all the time. > > Debbi in Michigan, dealing with achalasia for a dozen years or so.... > > Hi, Thank all of you for all the information and support you share > on achalasia. I was recently diagnosed with this and just spent > 5 days in the hospital getting rehydrated and having additional > tests. They used botox to open it up, they couldn't dilate. I just > got home for the > Memorial Day weekend. Could someone share their > experiences with botox? Is there anyone in the group that has > gone through this in Dallas, Texas that could give me > information on surgeons that they have used? Well, Thanks > again. Nancie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2004 Report Share Posted June 2, 2004 Welcome to you too, Kathy! We've had a LOT of new members this week! Please do let us know about your surgeon, etc., and post the info of any good docs in the database section for others to see!Debbi in Michigan Nancie,I, too, am new to the group and, in fact, have never posted. I read the messages daily, but have never sent one until now. I live in Ft. Worth and will probably have the surgery within the next month or so. I started having trouble swallowing about 9 years ago and was diagnosed with dysphasia. Six dialations later, I finally get the diagnosis of achalasia. My gastroenterologist is in the Mid-Cities area and he referred me to Dr. Mickey Goldschmidt at the Plano Medical Center. Dr. Goldschmidt has given me the choice - one last dialation with the heavy-duty balloon or straight to the surgeon. I am going to opt for the surgeon.Right now I am in the middle of some tests. I had a CAT scan last week, to rule out any tumors, etc. and that came back ok. I go this Thursday for the motility study, then back to Micky. All I know about the surgeon at this point is that he operates at Presbyterian in Dallas, don't even know his name yet. I really liked Dr. Goldschmidt and he seemed to know his stuff, so I will trust his confidence in the surgeon at this point. I go back to him next week so should know more then. From reading the posts on the website, I know my first question will be "How many of these have you done and what is your success rate???"I will let you know how this thing goes. In the meantime, you might try Dr. Goldschmidt in Plano. He came highly recommended and seemed very knowledgeble about the condition.Kathy in Ft. Worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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