Guest guest Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Hi all, I'm just having afew last minute nerves about my operation that i'm having done on tuesday. I'm having myotomy and partial fundoplication, and as the day gets closer i was wondering if anyone has any last minute advice they want to pass on!! Thanks Nicola (from Hertfordshire in England) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Nicola wrote: > ... I'm having myotomy and partial fundoplication, and as the day gets closer i was wondering if anyone has any last minute advice they want to pass on!! > In spite of the medication for pain, which worked too, I found that one of the best things to get trough it all, including the discomfort, was the relief that something was finally being done and the expectation of better times. In the hospital after the surgery I was glad it was done and glad to finally be there. It is OK to have some fear but believe in better things. Stay positive. notan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2010 Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 Nicola, I had reservations before my myotomy as well. Everything will work out just fine. I have to say that God has been really good to me by allowing my to go through this surgery and enjoy eating a little bit more! I will say a prayer for you on Tuesday morning. Sereena > > Hi all, > > I'm just having afew last minute nerves about my operation that i'm having done on tuesday. I'm having myotomy and partial fundoplication, and as the day gets closer i was wondering if anyone has any last minute advice they want to pass on!! > > Thanks > > Nicola (from Hertfordshire in England) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Hi Nicola You are having the same op as I did and as many people will tell you it was the best decsion they made. In my case I have put on that much weight poeple would never believe I had and still - in thoery - have a problem. Yes it may be hard for a little while - again in my case seemed like I was cured overnight almost - was such a relief to be able to swallow and not wait for the inevitable regurge! However, we are all different and the surgery is not always straightforwrd but from what I remember you are young and fit so should have no reason whatsoever to have any worries at all. We are all human and we do worry to some extent but just think in weeks or months you will be eating normally again, you will be able to go to Pizza Hut and not checkout the toilets first. Just take it steady and let your body adapt again - keep to softish food just for a while and it will be well worth it. All the best, Andy Leeds On 31 March 2010 20:32, Nicola <nicola_uk10@...> wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm just having afew last minute nerves about my operation that i'm having > done on tuesday. I'm having myotomy and partial fundoplication, and as the > day gets closer i was wondering if anyone has any last minute advice they > want to pass on!! > > Thanks > > Nicola (from Hertfordshire in England) > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 awww good luck just relax well easier said than done i know, i had the myotomy done afew years go wish you well, it isent that bad, and wish you well On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Nicola <nicola_uk10@...> wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm just having afew last minute nerves about my operation that i'm having > done on tuesday. I'm having myotomy and partial fundoplication, and as the > day gets closer i was wondering if anyone has any last minute advice they > want to pass on!! > > Thanks > > Nicola (from Hertfordshire in England) > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 Hi Nicola, I had amy surgery 3 months ago. Just like all the other posters have told you, just think of what's ahead... for me, it was the best decision I made. The first 24 hours are the worst, but it gets MUCH better from there. I can eat pretty much anything. I still have to eat slow and chew well, and eat smaller meals, but, man, it's nice to be able to eat somewhat normally! I wish you all the best, and please let us know how you're doing afterwards! Leo > > Hi all, > > I'm just having afew last minute nerves about my operation that i'm having done on tuesday. I'm having myotomy and partial fundoplication, and as the day gets closer i was wondering if anyone has any last minute advice they want to pass on!! > > Thanks > > Nicola (from Hertfordshire in England) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 HI Nicola, My daughter had her myotomy in July 2003 and has not looked back! She went down to an unhealthy 5 1/2 - 6 stone weight and is now a bouncing 10 stone! She has to drink lots of water when she eats but it gave her a new lease of life - after the operation she was really scared to eat in case it had not worked! But once she started nothing stopped her - although initially everything was blended. But wonderful outcome and has not had to see a doctor since... Take care Prayers ________________________________ From: leo111s <leo111s@...> achalasia Sent: Thu, 1 April, 2010 8:58:51 Subject: Re: Few days till my op!  Hi Nicola, I had amy surgery 3 months ago. Just like all the other posters have told you, just think of what's ahead... for me, it was the best decision I made. The first 24 hours are the worst, but it gets MUCH better from there. I can eat pretty much anything. I still have to eat slow and chew well, and eat smaller meals, but, man, it's nice to be able to eat somewhat normally! I wish you all the best, and please let us know how you're doing afterwards! Leo > > Hi all, > > I'm just having afew last minute nerves about my operation that i'm having done on tuesday. I'm having myotomy and partial fundoplication, and as the day gets closer i was wondering if anyone has any last minute advice they want to pass on!! > > Thanks > > Nicola (from Hertfordshire in England) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 Dear Nicola, Â This is going to sound very peculiar- look forward to it! Â I understand completely that you are nervous. It seems like such a big thing to go through and to you it is. But the success rate of this surgery is really good, and the likelihood is that it will transform your life. Achalasia can mess things up for the most positive of people. It becomes so difficult to socialise for instance because these occasions so often take place around eating and drinking. Â When you can eat again, you will never take it for granted ever again and will love the feeling much more than those who have never lost the ability. Â It will be worth all the nerves and fear. Just go with the flow. Â Best of luck Nicola and I send you blessings. Â Love from Ann (Yorkshire) XX From: Nicola <nicola_uk10@...> Subject: Few days till my op! achalasia Date: Wednesday, 31 March, 2010, 20:32 Â Hi all, I'm just having afew last minute nerves about my operation that i'm having done on tuesday. I'm having myotomy and partial fundoplication, and as the day gets closer i was wondering if anyone has any last minute advice they want to pass on!! Thanks Nicola (from Hertfordshire in England) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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