Guest guest Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hey ....I am one of those success stories. I had an myotomy at OHSU in Portland, Oregon, Dec 6, 2008. It took a full 6 weeks to recover...it was pretty rough...but since then I would say I am 99% better. I almost forget I have achalasia. I'm glad I had the surgery. Joy Davey From: Lucas <floridagators@...> Subject: Myotomy tomorrow... achalasia Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 7:56 PM  I am sitting in the hotel room reading all the posts here... its less than 12 hours until my surgery. I want to thank the person, their name escapes me, that mentioned that there are many people on this list who have had successful myotomies but rarely post so we don't hear about them, and it is the few with issues that share them. Unfortunately 80% of the posts here can scare you to death, but I am cautiously optimistic. Will try to update everyone tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hey ..Just want to wish you luck. I am having my surgery on the 28th which is monday. If you do not mind me asking where are you having your's done? From: Lucas <floridagators@...> Subject: Myotomy tomorrow... achalasia Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 7:56 PM Â I am sitting in the hotel room reading all the posts here... its less than 12 hours until my surgery. I want to thank the person, their name escapes me, that mentioned that there are many people on this list who have had successful myotomies but rarely post so we don't hear about them, and it is the few with issues that share them. Unfortunately 80% of the posts here can scare you to death, but I am cautiously optimistic. Will try to update everyone tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hey ..Just want to wish you luck. I am having my surgery on the 28th which is monday. If you do not mind me asking where are you having your's done? From: Lucas <floridagators@...> Subject: Myotomy tomorrow... achalasia Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 2:56 AM Â I am sitting in the hotel room reading all the posts here... its less than 12 hours until my surgery. I want to thank the person, their name escapes me, that mentioned that there are many people on this list who have had successful myotomies but rarely post so we don't hear about them, and it is the few with issues that share them. Unfortunately 80% of the posts here can scare you to death, but I am cautiously optimistic. Will try to update everyone tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Good Luck for your surgery . My thoughts will be with you. from the UK ________________________________ From: Lucas <floridagators@...> achalasia Sent: Thu, June 24, 2010 3:56:20 AM Subject: Myotomy tomorrow... Â I am sitting in the hotel room reading all the posts here... its less than 12 hours until my surgery. I want to thank the person, their name escapes me, that mentioned that there are many people on this list who have had successful myotomies but rarely post so we don't hear about them, and it is the few with issues that share them. Unfortunately 80% of the posts here can scare you to death, but I am cautiously optimistic. Will try to update everyone tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Tampa general hospital with Rosemurgy, et al. Heading there now... Angel <blackpanther1977@...> wrote: >Hey ..Just want to wish you luck. I am having my surgery on the 28th which is monday. If you do not mind me asking where are you having your's done? > > > >From: Lucas <floridagators@...> >Subject: Myotomy tomorrow... >achalasia >Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 7:56 PM > >Â > >I am sitting in the hotel room reading all the posts here... its less than 12 hours until my surgery. > >I want to thank the person, their name escapes me, that mentioned that there are many people on this list who have had successful myotomies but rarely post so we don't hear about them, and it is the few with issues that share them. Unfortunately 80% of the posts here can scare you to death, but I am cautiously optimistic. > >Will try to update everyone tomorrow... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hi I agree totally with what you say and I try to pop in with encouragement when I can as I am one of those silent ones who had success. I had my myotomy back in 2008 and so far its worked wonders, people who haven't see me for a while say how well I am looking and how much weight I have put on - between 2 and 3 stone I would say, I lost around 2 stone and have gained it all back with some extra.... I was essentially only in hospital overnight and had it not been for a slight temp I would have been out the following lunchtime but the hospital kept me in another night - nothing to do with the surgery and wasn't the surgeons decision, purely hospital procedure. I was eating biscuits the next morning and scrambled egg on toast - and this was within 18 hrs of the op. I needed no pain relief that I was aware off and they removed the drip with paracetamol the morning after. I took it steady eating but was not under any strict diet from the surgeon. I had a follow up about a month later but no tests or examinations were carried out - he obviously had faith in his skills as I do as I am now I would say 99% sorted but as we all know we are not cured so we have to take care when eating which is basically chew well before swallowing and have some fluids. To some this is very important and others not too important - for me I can eat without drinking but as the food is only getting to our stomachs thro gravity a drink will help wash it down and again this can vary as to what suits you best and for me fizzy pop but I can drink anything. Hope that gives you some encouragement... Andy England. On 24 June 2010 03:56, Lucas <floridagators@...> wrote: > > > I am sitting in the hotel room reading all the posts here... its less than > 12 hours until my surgery. > > I want to thank the person, their name escapes me, that mentioned that > there are many people on this list who have had successful myotomies but > rarely post so we don't hear about them, and it is the few with issues that > share them. Unfortunately 80% of the posts here can scare you to death, but > I am cautiously optimistic. > > Will try to update everyone tomorrow... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hello and Angel, - I hope the surgery went well. Angel - good luck with yours. Although I am not a myotomy success story, I can certainly shed light on the process. Most importantly, have an annual follow-up which includes a barium swallow and endoscopy. Achalasia symptoms can diminish, but the esophagus can enlarge asymptomatically (that's what happened to me by and large). Also, please eat healthy foods! No soda, processed carbs, sugars, etc. Sounds simple, but for all of us it is extra important. Also simple but important is chew your food thoroughly and take your time when you eat especially as you recover. I wish you a speedy recovery. This group is wonderful - full of knowledgeable and supportive people. Steve (land) On Wed, Jun 23, 2010 at 10:56 PM, Lucas <floridagators@...>wrote: > > > I am sitting in the hotel room reading all the posts here... its less than > 12 hours until my surgery. > > I want to thank the person, their name escapes me, that mentioned that > there are many people on this list who have had successful myotomies but > rarely post so we don't hear about them, and it is the few with issues that > share them. Unfortunately 80% of the posts here can scare you to death, but > I am cautiously optimistic. > > Will try to update everyone tomorrow... > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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