Guest guest Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 > > wrote ... Joy, where did you have the operation done? > > Hi , I had Dr. Rice at the Cleveland Clinic. > Joy (in Michigan) Thanks. Have you ever had the pneumatic dilation? If so, what can I expect. Incidentally, the 24 hour test is much more pleasant with a bravo capsule. The capsule is attached to the esophagus and communicates to the box they give you. Eventually, it detaches and comes out naturally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 4, 2004 Report Share Posted October 4, 2004 wrote ... Have you ever had the pneumatic dilation? If so, what can I expect. Incidentally, the 24 hour test is much more pleasant with a bravo capsule. The capsule is attached to the esophagus and communicates to the box they give you. Eventually, it detaches and comes out naturally. Hi gary, I had a dilation 22 years ago...when I was 19, in college in Utah. I am sure things must be quite different now....so don't take my words for anything. But I recall the Dr. gave me valium, placed a balloon and blew it up....it hurt like a heart attack for a very short while and then thank GOD it was over! Sore with mild spasms for a couple days and then followed by reflux for 10 years. I became ONE with antacids until the sphinctor tightened again.....and those were the good years. All in all though, as a kid like that, I was so busy and involved in so many things, I hardly stopped to take notice of the symptoms. Like I said, I am sure things have improved. It sounds to me like TCC does it with a tube and NOT a capsule, unfortunately. Joy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 A dilatation today is very civilised. They use deep sedation - you are completely out - quite unaware of what is going on and you don't feel a thing. When you wake up your throat may be a bit sore but that is all and you will probably have to go and have a Barium swallow or some other which will tell them if you have perforated or not. I was just terribly cold and shivered awfully for a while. But other than that I was home that afternoon. Joan Re: To (Joy) > > wrote ... Joy, where did you have the operation done? > > Hi , I had Dr. Rice at the Cleveland Clinic.> Joy (in Michigan)Thanks. Have you ever had the pneumatic dilation? If so, what can I expect. Incidentally, the 24 hour test is much more pleasant with a bravo capsule. The capsule is attached to the esophagus and communicates to the box they give you. Eventually, it detaches and comes out naturally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2004 Report Share Posted October 5, 2004 Hi , Yes, I want to second Joans' comments. I am to understand from everything I have read that it is all quite different and more pleasant now. Also, from re-reading my posts to you...you asked where my " operation " was and I assumed you meant the Heller I had 13 days ago....but now it appears you were referring to the dilitation. I apologize as I cannot remember where exactly, Provo, Utah 2 decades ago. Joy > > > > wrote ... Joy, where did you have the operation done? > > > > Hi , I had Dr. Rice at the Cleveland Clinic. > > Joy (in Michigan) > > Thanks. Have you ever had the pneumatic dilation? If so, what can I > expect. Incidentally, the 24 hour test is much more pleasant with a > bravo capsule. The capsule is attached to the esophagus and > communicates to the box they give you. Eventually, it detaches and > comes out naturally. > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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