Guest guest Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hi all you fellow achalasians: Peggy from Lompoc here -- I used to be a frequent poster, now an occasional one though I check the board from time to time. Wanted to mark this time of year with a post, as it was just Christmas Eve 2004 that I was finally diagnosed with achalasia and found this wonderful group. I developed symptoms in July 2003 and went through HMO and bad doctor suffering until I got a good diagnosis in late 2004. By August 2005, I underwent VATS myotomy at Cedars Sinai in LA and have been eating wonderfully ever since. To all who are still suffering, do everything you can to get to experienced and expert doctors -- it will make all the difference. The origin of my achalasia is probably auto-immune in nature, as I have since developed other auto-immune problems that are getting treated successfully as well. Just wanted you all to know I am thinking of you and still doing well! I just talked with Sandy from So Cal, who provided me with therapy and perspective on worrying over adult children. Thanks Sandy! Happy New Year and good health in 2008! Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Ahhh, you skoopft, better than any other holiday card I received. That is what this board is about.... Peggy and I never would have known each other unless we literally ran into each other on the freeway but because of the group here we have shared secrets, tears, fears, and years forward of good times. She may have a tad of empty nest syndrome and I think I love the mere thought of an empty nest so we help each other put it in perspective. Happy New Year! Sandy in So Cal ps...the other Sandi is hiding around here too, there are a LOT of lurkers, come out, come out, wherever you are. Maggie too and all others, including the secretive Jerry... Happy New Year.>> Hi all you fellow achalasians:> > Peggy from Lompoc here -- I used to be a frequent poster, now an> occasional one though I check the board from time to time. Wanted to> mark this time of year with a post, as it was just Christmas Eve 2004> that I was finally diagnosed with achalasia and found this wonderful> group.> > I developed symptoms in July 2003 and went through HMO and bad doctor> suffering until I got a good diagnosis in late 2004. By August 2005,> I underwent VATS myotomy at Cedars Sinai in LA and have been eating> wonderfully ever since. To all who are still suffering, do everything> you can to get to experienced and expert doctors -- it will make all> the difference.> > The origin of my achalasia is probably auto-immune in nature, as I> have since developed other auto-immune problems that are getting> treated successfully as well.> > Just wanted you all to know I am thinking of you and still doing well!> I just talked with Sandy from So Cal, who provided me with therapy> and perspective on worrying over adult children. Thanks Sandy!> > Happy New Year and good health in 2008!> > Peggy> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2007 Report Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hello sandycarroll@..., In reference to your comment: ps...the other Sandi is hiding around here too, there are a LOT of lurkers, come out, come out, wherever you are. Maggie too and all others, including the secretive Jerry... Okay, okay.....I have been reading your post and it is good to see you posting again. Also very good to hear from you Peggy. It has been a long time. I've been busy cooking and this week have my great grands with me, ages 11 and 6, so you know I've been busy. Haven't heard from Debbi in a long time either.....come on out wherever you are! May you all have a prosperous and healthy new year. Hugs, MaggieSee AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Sandy wrote: .... including the secretive Jerry... He has become active in another group because of a family member, coworker, (also secretive) who has a worse major medical problem which makes achalasia look like a picnic. I mean no disrespect to those who are very much suffering with achalasia. Me, two years out and into my third, my myotomy is doing great. Has anyone heard from or ? notan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Hi Notan, is doing OK at the moment. Together with Cyndee he's enjoying his holidays in Australia. The months before he's been very busy. I truly hope he'll be posting again here soon. Furthermore I just wanted to say how precious all the posts of these last days are. There are so many positive posts both on myotomies and -ectomies. It's so important for everyone facing a treatment, whether it is dilatation, Botox, myotomy or -ectomy, to know as much as possible about it. Reading the success stories is so precious! Love, Isabella Re: Re: Anniversary time for me! Sandy wrote: ... including the secretive Jerry... He has become active in another group because of a family member, coworker, (also secretive) who has a worse major medical problem which makes achalasia look like a picnic. I mean no disrespect to those who are very much suffering with achalasia.Me, two years out and into my third, my myotomy is doing great. Has anyone heard from or ? notan Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Hello notan_ostrich@..., In reference to your comment: Has anyone heard from or ? is on vacation. I don't know about . MaggieSee AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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