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In a message dated 3/20/2009 8:44:47 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, thequeen_b60@... writes:

Regina congrats I wish I could lose weight

its taken me a VERY long time.. i have been on every diet under the sun.. I cant explain what it was with that book but it just finally CLICKED in my brain exactly what I was doing to send my self into failure

ReginaOn my Way to Weight Loss Success!243/229/140 Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for under $10.

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Regina congrats I wish I could lose weightSent via BlackBerry from T-MobileFrom: "adryan110200" Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:35:17 -0000<100-plus >Subject: Hi Everyone! Just wanted to introduce myself.. My name is Regina and Im 27 years old. I have been married for 7 years and have 4 beautiful children. I have been over weight most of my life, heck as long as I can remember. I have learned my families habits of bad eating and never finding time to exercise. I have been a yo-yo dieter for the last 10-15 years.. I remember starting my first diet around age 12. I recently found a copy of Dr Phils 7 keys to success book.. I read it and it just didnt click, I pigged out all weekend and didnt think twice about it.. I started to re-read the book again and right there in chapter one it clicked! I think I have finally found the reasons I have never lost weight, and unlocked the secrets to my success. I can say I have faithfully been eating healthy, started to exercise and just over all feeling happy. I have never lasted on a diet more then a week tops! I have been taking it one day at a time now for 2 weeks or so.. I started at 243.8lbs. I weigh more now then when I gave birth last year! So far as of monday my weight was at 229.6! I havent seen the 220's in 3 years! So thats my story! I look forward to meeting everyone and walking down the weightloss road with you! Regina in Denver

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Welcome! I'm new here too!

[Guest guest]

Welcome, ! Good for you to keep that crazy ped at bay, and to figure out

about vaccines so early on. I vaccinated my oldest for longer than that and am

always impressed with those of you who do stop or refuse them completely before

having problems. Very smart. It's good to have you here!

Winnie

Hi everyone!

Vaccinations

> I just joined and wanted to introduce myself. I am a mother to

> four beautiful children. Two of which are biologically mine. I

> also have another on the way. The youngest two (my bio) are not

> vaccinated at all except for the fist four months of my oldest

> biological child. That is when I started learning about all the

> dangers. I had no idea that pharm. companies and the government

> where so evil. I was very niave and continue to learn on a

> daily basis. My husband and I did vax our older children out of

> fear. At the time we were going through a custody battle for

> his daughter (we already had his son). The person who had

> custody of her was very pro-whateverthedoctortellsyouisright.

> So we didn't want the subject to come up. We vaccinated his son

> just incase. So far I haven't had any problems at the doctors

> office with declining. The worse problem was at the hospital

> when the youngest was born. I made the mistake of accepting

> some pain meds...soon after the hospital pedi came in and tried

> to have an intelligent conversation with me. I told her I

> didn't want to talk about it right now. So she demanded I read

> a bunch of articles and watch a video (ofcourse after accusing

> me of getting all my info of the web the articles were off the

> web too). I told her I would...but I didn't. She left and came

> back in the morning and I told her I didn't change my mind.

> Luckily my husband was there to support me when she looked at

> him like I was crazy.

>

>

> Right now I don't have too many questions. I am well absorbed

> into all of the information you all have to give. I am taking a

> family herbalist class and would love to take the homeopathy

> classes as well. I look forward to being well armed in more

> knowledge to back up mothering Thanks everyone.

>

> From Delaware

>

>

>

>

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So glad you joined us, Pam-what took you so long! We decided we didn't like

getting scolded for having differing views from some. You will find THIS group

to be light and fun, and full of info! Pour yourself a smoothie, put up your

feet, and sit a spell!

>

> i was wondering where everyone went! i am mostly a lurker (on the other vm

board) but find certain people who post so positive so inspiring and so

knowledgeable (brenda, lea anne and karen and probably more i have forgotten to

mention). i missed you guys!! feels good to be here. thanks for having me.

see you on the board. pam from ny

>

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i know... i think i joined this group once prior but didnt see any activity and forgot about it.  guess i was out of the loop..it is very quiet over there!    glad to be here!  pam

On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 6:54 PM, <berrywell@...> wrote:

 

So glad you joined us, Pam-what took you so long! We decided we didn't like getting scolded for having differing views from some. You will find THIS group to be light and fun, and full of info! Pour yourself a smoothie, put up your feet, and sit a spell!

>

> i was wondering where everyone went! i am mostly a lurker (on the other vm board) but find certain people who post so positive so inspiring and so knowledgeable (brenda, lea anne and karen and probably more i have forgotten to mention). i missed you guys!! feels good to be here. thanks for having me. see you on the board. pam from ny

>

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Must be quiet "over there" because all of the fun people got tired of being put in time out and left, lol.

So glad you joined us, Pam-what took you so long! We decided we didn't like getting scolded for having differing views from some. You will find THIS group to be light and fun, and full of info! Pour yourself a smoothie, put up your feet, and sit a spell!

>

> i was wondering where everyone went! i am mostly a lurker (on the other vm board) but find certain people who post so positive so inspiring and so knowledgeable (brenda, lea anne and karen and probably more i have forgotten to mention). i missed you guys!! feels good to be here. thanks for having me. see you on the board. pam from ny

>

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Where in NY? I'm in NYC.

hi everyone!

i was wondering where everyone went! i am mostly a lurker (on the other vm board) but find certain people who post so positive so inspiring and so knowledgeable (brenda, lea anne and karen and probably more i have forgotten to mention). i missed you guys!! feels good to be here. thanks for having me. see you on the board. pam from ny

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hi karen we chatted once when i went to carmines and you gave me some great chinese places for future use!  im in northern westchester/southern putnam county.  pam

On Sun, Oct 17, 2010 at 7:41 PM, <kareningotham@...> wrote:

 

Where in NY? I'm in NYC.

hi everyone!

  i was wondering where everyone went! i am mostly a lurker (on the other vm board) but find certain people who post so positive so inspiring and so knowledgeable (brenda, lea anne and karen and probably more i have forgotten to mention). i missed you guys!! feels good to be here. thanks for having me. see you on the board. pam from ny

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SO HAPPY you found us Pam!!!

Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))><

hi everyone!

i was wondering where everyone went! i am mostly a lurker (on the other vm board) but find certain people who post so positive so inspiring and so knowledgeable (brenda, lea anne and karen and probably more i have forgotten to mention). i missed you guys!! feels good to be here. thanks for having me. see you on the board. pam from ny

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And they don't have leopard undies like .

Beverly

Texas

Re: hi everyone!

So glad you joined us, Pam-what took you so long! We decided we didn't like

getting scolded for having differing views from some. You will find THIS

group to be light and fun, and full of info! Pour yourself a smoothie, put

up your feet, and sit a spell!

>

> i was wondering where everyone went! i am mostly a lurker (on the other

> vm board) but find certain people who post so positive so inspiring and so

> knowledgeable (brenda, lea anne and karen and probably more i have

> forgotten to mention). i missed you guys!! feels good to be here. thanks

> for having me. see you on the board. pam from ny

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Welcome to the group. The Gatherings are really nice. I hope you come.

Delores

>

> Glad I was able to join this group

> I'm originally from Brooklyn but moved to the near Boston area about 3 years

ago. I still come down every couple of months to NYC to see friends, family and

soapy friends

>

> I am the owner of Brooklyn Bath and have been operating my business for about

a couple of years now. I mainly do cold-process soaps and some melt and pour now

and then.

>

> Really hoping to make it out to the annual gathering and meet everyone!

>

> Have a great one!

>

[Guest guest]

Good Luck Sam, I had a Heller Myotomy in Aug 2011!!  Doing great!! It's

wonderful to be able to swallow!!

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From: smoothiequeen94 <smoothiequeen94@...>

achalasia

Sent: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 4:47 PM

Subject: Hi everyone!

 

Hi fellow Achalasians. My name is Sam and I'm 29. I live in Eastleigh, Hampshire

with my Husband and 3 boys 11, Jake 9 and Olly 7. I was diagnosed

with Achalasiain in May 2011 after suffering for 18 mths and many many tests.

Originally I was diagnosed with a hetitas hernia, then reflux, then they thought

it was anxiety attacks but nothing could explain not being able to keep solids

down. After a barium swallow which showed no movement on the barium into my

stomach they finally admitted there was a problem. I cried with relief as I was

starting to feel like I was going mad. Next came a mamotry which confirmed

Achalasia. I have lost 33lbs and am currently living on liquids. I have had a

balloon dilation which only helped for 3 sms. So now am awaiting a heller

myotomy with partial Fundoplication in 9 days. I am getting nervous now but

having read all of your helpful posts and reasured. I'm so glad to have found

this web site as it is

lovely to be able to communicate with others suffering the same as me. Well

that's about all for now. X x Sam

[Guest guest]

Hi Sam, I am new here too and I also have 3 boys (aged 14, 16 and nearly 18)

Hope your op goes well. I am hoping for mine in about a month, so I am keen to

hear how others go and what I can look forward too afterwards.

>

> Hi fellow Achalasians. My name is Sam and I'm 29. I live in Eastleigh,

Hampshire with my Husband and 3 boys 11, Jake 9 and Olly 7. I was

diagnosed with Achalasiain in May 2011 after suffering for 18 mths and many many

tests. Originally I was diagnosed with a hetitas hernia, then reflux, then they

thought it was anxiety attacks but nothing could explain not being able to keep

solids down. After a barium swallow which showed no movement on the barium into

my stomach they finally admitted there was a problem. I cried with relief as I

was starting to feel like I was going mad. Next came a mamotry which confirmed

Achalasia. I have lost 33lbs and am currently living on liquids. I have had a

balloon dilation which only helped for 3 sms. So now am awaiting a heller

myotomy with partial Fundoplication in 9 days. I am getting nervous now but

having read all of your helpful posts and reasured. I'm so glad to have found

this web site as it is lovely to be able to communicate with others suffering

the same as me. Well that's about all for now. X x Sam

>

[Guest guest]

Good Luck for your operation.

________________________________

From: smoothiequeen94 & lt;smoothiequeen94@... & gt;

achalasia

Sent: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 10:47 PM

Subject: Hi everyone!

 

Hi fellow Achalasians. My name is Sam and I & #39;m 29. I live in Eastleigh,

Hampshire with my Husband and 3 boys 11, Jake 9 and Olly 7. I was

diagnosed with Achalasiain in May 2011 after suffering for 18 mths and many many

tests. Originally I was diagnosed with a hetitas hernia, then reflux, then they

thought it was anxiety attacks but nothing could explain not being able to keep

solids down. After a barium swallow which showed no movement on the barium into

my stomach they finally admitted there was a problem. I cried with relief as I

was starting to feel like I was going mad. Next came a mamotry which confirmed

Achalasia. I have lost 33lbs and am currently living on liquids. I have had a

balloon dilation which only helped for 3 sms. So now am awaiting a heller

myotomy with partial Fundoplication in 9 days. I am getting nervous now but

having read all of your helpful posts and reasured. I & #39;m so glad to have

found this web site as it is

lovely to be able to communicate with others suffering the same as me. Well

that & #39;s about all for now. X x Sam

[Guest guest]

I hope your HM goes as smoothly as mine did in late August, with almost no pain

(I only took one pain killer after the first day) and no problem eating anything

after about 4 1/2 weeks other than the need to eat more slowly with liquids (I

find milk and juice and even room temperature iced tea work well).

I would say go very slowly with the eating the first 2 weeks: if I ate too much

too fast too soon I would have some pain and regurgitation. Greek yogurt and

scrambled eggs bothered me more than the mashed potatoes. I actually found rice

easier to eat but couldn't have that until after 2 weeks. One way I pampered

myself was to try to find different varieties and brands of the soft food. For

example, I bought Yukon gold mashed potatoes, tasty risottos instead of chicken

flavored rice. One soft meal that is absolutely delicious is an Indian spinach

dish with paneer (a soft cheese) and sometimes rice. I also would add butter and

cheese to frozen creamed spinach for a tasty meal.

After the second week I never had pain and only occasionally a little

regurgitation (after popcorn!). I do find myself burping a little more, but just

quiet little burps! But my esophagus was not very distended to begin with.

But it's early days yet! One thing that helped me through the years was trying

to use my ingenuity to come up with things I could eat that were healthy and

things I could prepare quickly when the muscle opened. Towards the end, using

the trick of drinking soda before a meal that I read about online really helped,

but only for about 5 months. For me it wasn't so much the problem of swallowing

(I could do okay on a liquid diet with Ensure), but the problem of constant

regurgitation after swallowing, kind of like hydraulics! And I was lucky not to

have much chest pain. Thank goodness for liquid vitamins and Tylenol!

Ann

>

> Hi fellow Achalasians. My name is Sam and I'm 29. I live in Eastleigh,

Hampshire with my Husband and 3 boys 11, Jake 9 and Olly 7. I was

diagnosed with Achalasiain in May 2011 after suffering for 18 mths and many many

tests. Originally I was diagnosed with a hetitas hernia, then reflux, then they

thought it was anxiety attacks but nothing could explain not being able to keep

solids down. After a barium swallow which showed no movement on the barium into

my stomach they finally admitted there was a problem. I cried with relief as I

was starting to feel like I was going mad. Next came a mamotry which confirmed

Achalasia. I have lost 33lbs and am currently living on liquids. I have had a

balloon dilation which only helped for 3 sms. So now am awaiting a heller

myotomy with partial Fundoplication in 9 days. I am getting nervous now but

having read all of your helpful posts and reasured. I'm so glad to have found

this web site as it is lovely to be able to communicate with others suffering

the same as me. Well that's about all for now. X x Sam

>

[Guest guest]

Hi . I will update the group as soon as I can after my op. I too am

trying to gain as much information as I can. So anything I can post to help you

guys I will. Sam x x

> >

> > Hi fellow Achalasians. My name is Sam and I'm 29. I live in Eastleigh,

Hampshire with my Husband and 3 boys 11, Jake 9 and Olly 7. I was

diagnosed with Achalasiain in May 2011 after suffering for 18 mths and many many

tests. Originally I was diagnosed with a hetitas hernia, then reflux, then they

thought it was anxiety attacks but nothing could explain not being able to keep

solids down. After a barium swallow which showed no movement on the barium into

my stomach they finally admitted there was a problem. I cried with relief as I

was starting to feel like I was going mad. Next came a mamotry which confirmed

Achalasia. I have lost 33lbs and am currently living on liquids. I have had a

balloon dilation which only helped for 3 sms. So now am awaiting a heller

myotomy with partial Fundoplication in 9 days. I am getting nervous now but

having read all of your helpful posts and reasured. I'm so glad to have found

this web site as it is lovely to be able to communicate with others suffering

the same as me. Well that's about all for now. X x Sam

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Hi . Thanks, can't wait to be able to eat again. Sam x x

>

> Good Luck Sam, I had a Heller Myotomy in Aug 2011!!  Doing great!! It's

wonderful to be able to swallow!!

>

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: smoothiequeen94 <smoothiequeen94@...>

> achalasia

> Sent: Wednesday, October 5, 2011 4:47 PM

> Subject: Hi everyone!

>

>

>  

> Hi fellow Achalasians. My name is Sam and I'm 29. I live in Eastleigh,

Hampshire with my Husband and 3 boys 11, Jake 9 and Olly 7. I was

diagnosed with Achalasiain in May 2011 after suffering for 18 mths and many many

tests. Originally I was diagnosed with a hetitas hernia, then reflux, then they

thought it was anxiety attacks but nothing could explain not being able to keep

solids down. After a barium swallow which showed no movement on the barium into

my stomach they finally admitted there was a problem. I cried with relief as I

was starting to feel like I was going mad. Next came a mamotry which confirmed

Achalasia. I have lost 33lbs and am currently living on liquids. I have had a

balloon dilation which only helped for 3 sms. So now am awaiting a heller

myotomy with partial Fundoplication in 9 days. I am getting nervous now but

having read all of your helpful posts and reasured. I'm so glad to have found

this web site as it is

> lovely to be able to communicate with others suffering the same as me. Well

that's about all for now. X x Sam

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Ann, thank you very much for the advice. I am scared I will want to eat

everythingin sight and damage my esophagus. I will try and go slowly and ease in

to eating solids again. I Hope u r still managing well. Sam x

> >

> > Hi fellow Achalasians. My name is Sam and I'm 29. I live in Eastleigh,

Hampshire with my Husband and 3 boys 11, Jake 9 and Olly 7. I was

diagnosed with Achalasiain in May 2011 after suffering for 18 mths and many many

tests. Originally I was diagnosed with a hetitas hernia, then reflux, then they

thought it was anxiety attacks but nothing could explain not being able to keep

solids down. After a barium swallow which showed no movement on the barium into

my stomach they finally admitted there was a problem. I cried with relief as I

was starting to feel like I was going mad. Next came a mamotry which confirmed

Achalasia. I have lost 33lbs and am currently living on liquids. I have had a

balloon dilation which only helped for 3 sms. So now am awaiting a heller

myotomy with partial Fundoplication in 9 days. I am getting nervous now but

having read all of your helpful posts and reasured. I'm so glad to have found

this web site as it is lovely to be able to communicate with others suffering

the same as me. Well that's about all for now. X x Sam

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Sam. 9 more days, hang in there. I had my HM on 7/5/2011 and doing

well, gained back the weight, and eating most anything I want. Glad the group is

helpful. It has been a wealth of information and support for me.

On Oct 5, 2011, at 2:47 PM, " smoothiequeen94 " <smoothiequeen94@...> wrote:

> now am awaiting a heller myotomy with partial Fundoplication in 9 days

[Guest guest]

u are going to feel so much better. i got to the point where i could not even

keep liquids. get it done before that happens... i had lapro heller and it was

not even a deal. woke up to ice chips which immediately were going down.(the

liquid) which was so wonderful! far cry from the iv bags i was getting every

week.. i am at one month today! worked in the yard last weekend sat out like 8s

flats of pansies and 5 flats of kale and lots of other " stuff " .. had not been

able to be out all summer because of dehydration.. let me tell you, i am a new

woman. was down to 152 pounds when had surgery.. ( am 5 '10 " and half tall)

within 4 days i am back to 158 just from the H2O! i am 160 and holding.. ate a

hamburger (took me all day , cut into fourths) a week after the surgery... chew

, chew chew.. eat s l o w l y  and drink drink... i have a new lease on life!!

Good luck and i hope that you are encouraged! i waited too long to have it!! Kim

[Guest guest]

Hi Kim, thank u so much for the words of encouragment. I'm so glad u r doing so

well. I am counting down the days now. Felt very faint today and thought I was

doing so well. I am down to 119lb (am 5 ft 9). Can't wait to feel energised

again! Hope you enjoy your gardening. X x Sam

>

> u are going to feel so much better. i got to the point where i could not even

keep liquids. get it done before that happens... i had lapro heller and it was

not even a deal. woke up to ice chips which immediately were going down.(the

liquid) which was so wonderful! far cry from the iv bags i was getting every

week.. i am at one month today! worked in the yard last weekend sat out like 8s

flats of pansies and 5 flats of kale and lots of other " stuff " .. had not been

able to be out all summer because of dehydration.. let me tell you, i am a new

woman. was down to 152 pounds when had surgery.. ( am 5 '10 " and half tall)

within 4 days i am back to 158 just from the H2O! i am 160 and holding.. ate a

hamburger (took me all day , cut into fourths) a week after the surgery... chew

, chew chew.. eat s l o w l y  and drink drink... i have a new lease on life!!

Good luck and i hope that you are encouraged! i waited too long to have it!! Kim

>

>

[Guest guest]

I couldn't eat solid food for a month before my surgery and could barely get any

liquids down that last week so I have to tell you about my first meal. My

surgeon told me I could eat whatever I wanted as soon as I wanted with no

restrictions. My problem was that I was afraid to eat. Had some Ensure the day

after surgery when I came home from the hospital that night but I was just too

scared to eat. I was so used to food not getting into my stomach and

regurgitating it later. The next day (2nd post op day) hubby had scheduled some

workers to be in the house and I was running up and down the stairs trying to

tidy things up (which I paid for later pain-wise). Hubby had ordered a pizza for

himself. He offered me a slice as I was running up the stairs and without

thinking I grabbed one. I was half way up the staircase when I stopped and

realized I had eaten most of the slice. I tried to regurgitate that evening but

nothing came up then or any time in the 3 years after my surgery. Since I'm a

nutritionist it is kind of embarrassing to admit it but that was how I got

beyond my fear of eating.

Remember, from the LES's point of view, most foods are soft once they are chewed

thoroughly and swallowed with a lot of water. But some doctors recommend

patients eat soft foods after surgery which would mean avoid raw produce, nuts,

and seeds that have to be chewed into very small particles. I had more problems

with soft foods since I have a tendency to swallow larger mouthfuls of them just

because they are soft. Bread causes the most problems but not if I take small

bites and chew it into nothingness. Nothing is going to damage your esophagus.

It's just that the LES is cut and that mean inflammation for a day or so until

it heals.

I would suggest you bring a few of those instant heat pads (the brand in the US

is Therma-care). I've had several laparoscopic surgeries but this is the first

time the gas pain in the shoulder was that bad. Heat pads on the shoulder really

helped with the pain.

If you are prone to migraines, bring you own meds with you. That was the worst

pain I had -it took forever for the nurses to get my Imitrex to me.

The best pain reduction tool I had was a pillow. Don't let them move you to a

gurney without giving you a pillow to hold to your abdomen. Don't even move up

on the bed without a pillow to hold to your belly.

I am not able to eat large meals, my stomach becomes too uncomfortable. I rarely

stuff myself so no big problem there.

Good luck!

-- In achalasia , " smoothiequeen94 " <smoothiequeen94@...> wrote:

>

> Hi Ann, thank you very much for the advice. I am scared I will want to eat

everythingin sight and damage my esophagus. I will try and go slowly and ease in

to eating solids again. I Hope u r still managing well. Sam x

>

>

> > >

> > > Hi fellow Achalasians. My name is Sam and I'm 29. I live in Eastleigh,

Hampshire with my Husband and 3 boys 11, Jake 9 and Olly 7. I was

diagnosed with Achalasiain in May 2011 after suffering for 18 mths and many many

tests. Originally I was diagnosed with a hetitas hernia, then reflux, then they

thought it was anxiety attacks but nothing could explain not being able to keep

solids down. After a barium swallow which showed no movement on the barium into

my stomach they finally admitted there was a problem. I cried with relief as I

was starting to feel like I was going mad. Next came a mamotry which confirmed

Achalasia. I have lost 33lbs and am currently living on liquids. I have had a

balloon dilation which only helped for 3 sms. So now am awaiting a heller

myotomy with partial Fundoplication in 9 days. I am getting nervous now but

having read all of your helpful posts and reasured. I'm so glad to have found

this web site as it is lovely to be able to communicate with others suffering

the same as me. Well that's about all for now. X x Sam

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I was afraid too that eating too much too soon would cause damage and I did have

some pain with scrambled eggs and Greek yogurt the first few days. I ended up

just cutting back on those the first 2 weeks and timing my meals (3 hours

between meals). Try to find foods/drinks you relish even if they are more

expensive: it's only for a couple weeks.

In fact, after I posted this week I had some minor pain for a few hours (maybe a

combination of cranberry juice and pasta with tomato sauce? or maybe just a

bug?). But it passes. I do find though that I still have to eat slowly and drink

a lot of liquids. I find milk is very helpful when I get a sticking feeling, as

well as a pause for a few minutes. After having the stuck feeling for days

before the HM, this slight delay is easy to take. I try to get to work an hour

early and have a leisurely, relaxed breakfast when I get there. Lunch is the

toughest because of the time limit, so a smaller easier meal to swallow is best.

My biggest pleasant surprise is that I don't regurgitate for the most part. I

had some acid reflux years before achalasia symptoms at bedtime, and I can't

remember when I didn't regurgitate when brushing my teeth in the morning. Now, I

have almost none, occasionally after a fatty dish or popcorn. Some burping after

swallowing though. I couldn't sleep on my left side without coughing and I even

had problems with my endoscopy when I was on my left side. But now, nothing at

night so I can eat a little later. So my fears of developing bad GERD after

surgery have proven unfounded.

That doesn't mean the operation doesn't have risks or someone could have only a

little benefit.

Ann

> > >

> > > Hi fellow Achalasians. My name is Sam and I'm 29. I live in Eastleigh,

Hampshire with my Husband and 3 boys 11, Jake 9 and Olly 7. I was

diagnosed with Achalasiain in May 2011 after suffering for 18 mths and many many

tests. Originally I was diagnosed with a hetitas hernia, then reflux, then they

thought it was anxiety attacks but nothing could explain not being able to keep

solids down. After a barium swallow which showed no movement on the barium into

my stomach they finally admitted there was a problem. I cried with relief as I

was starting to feel like I was going mad. Next came a mamotry which confirmed

Achalasia. I have lost 33lbs and am currently living on liquids. I have had a

balloon dilation which only helped for 3 sms. So now am awaiting a heller

myotomy with partial Fundoplication in 9 days. I am getting nervous now but

having read all of your helpful posts and reasured. I'm so glad to have found

this web site as it is lovely to be able to communicate with others suffering

the same as me. Well that's about all for now. X x Sam

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

was reading those posts and thinking about  the surgery we (all or some) have

had done.. because of a prior surgery many years ago.. i  was unable to get a

wrap... i just got the heller M. but i have had no reflux at all. and my surgeon

didnt want me eating anything sharp or anything after the surgery.. like no taco

chips, nuts or steak or roast.. etc. so i didnt  but i was like the post i

read.. i was really afraid to eat almost.. but i will tell you what scared me

most was the possibility of enjoying eating so much that i would eat everything

in sight. well i havent! LOL! and i can have coffee again in the mornings. Still

in the size 8 jeans.. all is good...before the surgery i also would regurg,

every morning when brushing teeth.. all the  stuff that builds up in the E.

while we sleeping. (between getting up and regurging at night-which was common

thing for me)  i am so glad i had this done, and 119 pounds (sam) for someone

that tall is really

skinny... I will be happy to hear you telling us that you are gaining and

loving to eat good food! kim bailey