Heller Myotomy in Januray 2007

[Guest guest]

Hello to all.

3 years ago I had the less invasive surgery to correct my problem.

It went well for 2 years and over the past year has regressed.

I am going in for the Heller Myotomy in January, where they make the

larger incision. I see that lots of people here talk about it, but I

was wondering if anyone could post what to expect? Procedure

length...recovery...stay in the hospital?

ANy feed back is greatly appreciated...

thanks to all

[Guest guest]

Hi -Hi my name is Tonia.My son age 13 has had both

operations .He just had the open about 2 weeks ago in Cleveland Ohio.

(one of the best surgeons around for achalasia-DR Rice). I will give

you the basic run down and if you would like more detailed info you

could call me or e mail me and I will give you more info. was in

ICU for 8 days.He was able to get up daily and walk around with

assistance.The incision is about 5 inches above belly button.They go

in and cut the E to open it up and then usually wrap the stomach

around to help prevent acid from coming back up.This is posted

somewhere on here in a more detailed proffesional manner.I think on

the links to the right of the page.He had a epidural in his back for

pain,catheter(ya know where),2 ivs in each hand,oxygen in nose,ng tube

through nose down throat to drain belly,and a drainage tube in his

side to also help drain.He had heart monitors on and a button to push

for more pain meds. His pain was very minimal-they keep it so he was

not in any. He hated the catheter more than anything and complained

mostly of that.Everything else was fine pretty much. He can now eat

with no problems at all.He actually has already had thin crust pizza!

Things are only getting better.Its been so worth it.Like I said I just

ran down the basics of what you wanted to know but I will give you my

number and you can call me or give me your and I can call you.

will also be more than happy to talk with you about any of this.Well I

hope to talk to you soon.Take care-Tonia

540 561-0917

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> Hello to all.

> 3 years ago I had the less invasive surgery to correct my problem.

> It went well for 2 years and over the past year has regressed.

> I am going in for the Heller Myotomy in January, where they make the

> larger incision. I see that lots of people here talk about it, but I

> was wondering if anyone could post what to expect? Procedure

> length...recovery...stay in the hospital?

>

> ANy feed back is greatly appreciated...

> thanks to all

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