and Manny, Kings of New York

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Well I could react by saying that I am very very jealous and want to join you both (which I do) but instead I will give you both my very best regards and hope that you have a lovely time together and have much support to offer each other. And I demand to know every detail (LOL). XXXcynmark24@... wrote: As we learned, an esophagectomy is a removal of some or all of the esophagus. In

obtaining the opinions that I did, I neglected to ask the doctors just how much of my esophagus they intended to remove. In light of the fact that there is now the esophagoplasty as an alternative option, with any additional opinions I obtain, I will ask how much of my esophagus the surgeon thinks should be removed. Perhaps it might influence my decision. I did get the sense that the doctors favored nearly complete removal. PS: Manny from Long Island is having his Heller surgery next week. Since he was unable to join and I at last month's meetup, I invited him to join me for dinner. I'm happy to report that we will be getting together tonight. (Sorry Ann)

In a message dated 10/25/2006 2:08:51 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, tracylbstny (DOT) rr.com writes: Notan,I have no idea, but seeing as how I may be facing this, and I am seeing Dr. Rice for a second opinion next week (Nov. 2nd), I will be certain to as him how it is usually done. in NY Re: Updateachalasia > Mike wrote:> > The doctor looked

over my X-rays from this morning and advised > that > > the surgery looked "perfect." > > Wonderful!> > In fact, he said it didn't even look > > like I ever had anything wrong. He said that normally after an > > Ectomy the stomach is fairly elongated (streched) but that mine > > almost looked normal. > > > > I take it that is because they only removed the lower esophagus. > Is that > correct? I have the idea that most esophagectomies for achalasia > are > partial and the amount removed depends on how much was dilated. I > am > having trouble finding good statistics on this. So, I was > wondering for > those in our group that have had esophagectomies if they could > comment > on how much was taken. Or, those that are going to have it done, > could > comment on if they know how much will be

taken.> > notan> > Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.