Guest guest Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 OK here is my story and I need advice. I am 44 overweight (290) and was diagnosed with Achalasia about 6 months ago. I have had dilation twice and the bo-tox once. They seem to give me 2 months of relief. I am obviously going to need the surgery and have met with two surgeons in the Chicago area. One I like, one I didn't but that really does not matter. I currently have something lodged in my esophagus causing me to throw up drinking water. I am assuming this piece of food will pass or come dislodged at some point. And I should have the surgery to stop this insanity of not being able to have a meal without burping having to stand up to let the food go down or throwing up. My concerns are mainly that I will die during the surgery, I am part of many groups and know that since the surgery is laproscopic it is less invasive and not considered a life threatening surgery. I also know of someone that had the surgery and died 6 months later from complications of achalasia. Other then the fear of dying which really isn't am item for this group. What problems have people had after the surgery? Advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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