Re: Re: My forthcoming surgery

[Guest guest]

Merry Xmas . Keep upbeat about what is happening. I understand about the

liquid diet as i am going through the same frustrations despite having had the

esophagectomy back in 2004.

from the UK

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From: robert1242003 <robert1242003@...>

achalasia

Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 8:50 PM

Subject: Re: My forthcoming surgery

 

Hi Maureen, Kim, in Oregon, and in the Wilds of West

Virginia:

Thanks A LOT for your best wishes and encouraging words!!! They mean a lot to me

especially when I can feel that you can feel my pain and understand what I am

going through.

I am feeling much better now (other than liquid diet crap I am on, agree with

you in Oregon), no fever since last midnight. So I hope to stay the same

and remain fit to go under the knife tomorrow.

Hi in the Wilds of West Virginia, I am so sorry to hear about your

situation. Please stay upbeat, help is on the way (it is few more days before

your surgery) and you will be in all of our prayers too!

Marry Christmas, Happy holidays and Happy new year to everyone!!!

[What's in a name? - Shakespeare]

> >

> > I diagnosed with Achalasia in September and going for the surgery on this

Friday. As it is common with Achalasia, I had my share of numerous wake ups in

the middle of the night with choking and food regurgitation, vomiting, spasms.

Lost about 15 pounds in a year. Haven't eat a piece of bread for almost 4-5

months, mainly surviving on rice with veg gravy (whatever little quantity I can

eat before food starts coming back up my throat), oatmeal cereal, liquids) etc.

> >

> > I am really sick of " living " like this and looking forward for my surgery

even though it is right before Christmas. The good thing is that my surgery will

be done by none other than Dr Finley in Vancouver. I had read many good

reviews about him, met him personally last month and found him very nice and

caring.

> >

> > I am on liquid diet starting today and clear liquids from tomorrow. I will

let you know how the surgery goes next week assuming I will be physically able

to do so.

> >

> > (not real name)

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Glad everything went well for you . Merry Xmas and an even better New

Year.

from the UK

________________________________

From: robert1242003 <robert1242003@...>

achalasia

Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2011 12:14 AM

Subject: Re: My forthcoming surgery

 

So surgery is finally OVER!!!

Surgery took place yesterday morning. I gained consciousness after about 3 hrs

since the start of surgery (not sure how long the actual surgery took place).

Not feeling any pain which was unbearable.

Got some fever again yesterday evening, so I was given Tylenols, otherwise

feeling fine. Had few walks, food with liquid diet yesterday evening and morning

today and then lunch with mushy food. Got the excellent feeling that food (and

pills) are going down w/o any problem.

Released from hospital today and back with family just by the time of Christmas

:-).

I really admire Dr Finley, his professionalism & carefulness, and will recommend

him anytime for these kind of treatments.

My sincere thanks to all of you for your best wishes and for keeping me in your

prayers. I can't describe in words how valuables they are for me.

Hi " in the Wilds of West Virginia " : Please stay upbeat!!!. Best of luck

with you upcoming surgery.

You will be in my prayers.

Regards,

>

> Good luck ! I hope it all goes well!

>  

> Kim in Kenosha

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: robert1242003 <robert1242003@...>

> achalasia

> Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 9:22 PM

> Subject: My forthcoming surgery

>

>

>

>  

>

> I diagnosed with Achalasia in September and going for the surgery on this

Friday. As it is common with Achalasia, I had my share of numerous wake ups in

the middle of the night with choking and food regurgitation, vomiting, spasms.

Lost about 15 pounds in a year. Haven't eat a piece of bread for almost 4-5

months, mainly surviving on rice with veg gravy (whatever little quantity I can

eat before food starts coming back up my throat), oatmeal cereal, liquids) etc.

>

> I am really sick of " living " like this and looking forward for my surgery even

though it is right before Christmas. The good thing is that my surgery will be

done by none other than Dr Finley in Vancouver. I had read many good

reviews about him, met him personally last month and found him very nice and

caring.

>

> I am on liquid diet starting today and clear liquids from tomorrow. I will let

you know how the surgery goes next week assuming I will be physically able to do

so.

>

> (not real name)

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

 

I hope everyhting went well for you. I would think you might still be in the

hospital but my prayers are with you!

 

Kim A

________________________________

From: robert1242003 <robert1242003@...>

achalasia

Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 2:50 PM

Subject: Re: My forthcoming surgery

 

Hi Maureen, Kim, in Oregon, and in the Wilds of West

Virginia:

Thanks A LOT for your best wishes and encouraging words!!! They mean a lot to me

especially when I can feel that you can feel my pain and understand what I am

going through.

I am feeling much better now (other than liquid diet crap I am on, agree with

you in Oregon), no fever since last midnight. So I hope to stay the same

and remain fit to go under the knife tomorrow.

Hi in the Wilds of West Virginia, I am so sorry to hear about your

situation. Please stay upbeat, help is on the way (it is few more days before

your surgery) and you will be in all of our prayers too!

Marry Christmas, Happy holidays and Happy new year to everyone!!!

[What's in a name? - Shakespeare]

> >

> > I diagnosed with Achalasia in September and going for the surgery on this

Friday. As it is common with Achalasia, I had my share of numerous wake ups in

the middle of the night with choking and food regurgitation, vomiting, spasms.

Lost about 15 pounds in a year. Haven't eat a piece of bread for almost 4-5

months, mainly surviving on rice with veg gravy (whatever little quantity I can

eat before food starts coming back up my throat), oatmeal cereal, liquids) etc.

> >

> > I am really sick of " living " like this and looking forward for my surgery

even though it is right before Christmas. The good thing is that my surgery will

be done by none other than Dr Finley in Vancouver. I had read many good

reviews about him, met him personally last month and found him very nice and

caring.

> >

> > I am on liquid diet starting today and clear liquids from tomorrow. I will

let you know how the surgery goes next week assuming I will be physically able

to do so.

> >

> > (not real name)

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Merry Christmas aka!  I hope you're on the road to recovery - let us know

how you're doing.

 

Kim

________________________________

From: robert1242003 <robert1242003@...>

achalasia

Sent: Thursday, December 22, 2011 3:50 PM

Subject: Re: My forthcoming surgery

 

Hi Maureen, Kim, in Oregon, and in the Wilds of West

Virginia:

Thanks A LOT for your best wishes and encouraging words!!! They mean a lot to me

especially when I can feel that you can feel my pain and understand what I am

going through.

I am feeling much better now (other than liquid diet crap I am on, agree with

you in Oregon), no fever since last midnight. So I hope to stay the same

and remain fit to go under the knife tomorrow.

Hi in the Wilds of West Virginia, I am so sorry to hear about your

situation. Please stay upbeat, help is on the way (it is few more days before

your surgery) and you will be in all of our prayers too!

Marry Christmas, Happy holidays and Happy new year to everyone!!!

[What's in a name? - Shakespeare]

> >

> > I diagnosed with Achalasia in September and going for the surgery on this

Friday. As it is common with Achalasia, I had my share of numerous wake ups in

the middle of the night with choking and food regurgitation, vomiting, spasms.

Lost about 15 pounds in a year. Haven't eat a piece of bread for almost 4-5

months, mainly surviving on rice with veg gravy (whatever little quantity I can

eat before food starts coming back up my throat), oatmeal cereal, liquids) etc.

> >

> > I am really sick of " living " like this and looking forward for my surgery

even though it is right before Christmas. The good thing is that my surgery will

be done by none other than Dr Finley in Vancouver. I had read many good

reviews about him, met him personally last month and found him very nice and

caring.

> >

> > I am on liquid diet starting today and clear liquids from tomorrow. I will

let you know how the surgery goes next week assuming I will be physically able

to do so.

> >

> > (not real name)

> >

>

[Guest guest]

It is a truly great feeling to be able to eat and drink liquids with no problem,

or even less of one. I am glad you are feeling well so early on.

 

Even better you were able to be home and spend the holidays with the ones you

love!

 

Kim A

________________________________

From: robert1242003 <robert1242003@...>

achalasia

Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 6:14 PM

Subject: Re: My forthcoming surgery

 

So surgery is finally OVER!!!

Surgery took place yesterday morning. I gained consciousness after about 3 hrs

since the start of surgery (not sure how long the actual surgery took place).

Not feeling any pain which was unbearable.

Got some fever again yesterday evening, so I was given Tylenols, otherwise

feeling fine. Had few walks, food with liquid diet yesterday evening and morning

today and then lunch with mushy food. Got the excellent feeling that food (and

pills) are going down w/o any problem.

Released from hospital today and back with family just by the time of Christmas

:-).

I really admire Dr Finley, his professionalism & carefulness, and will recommend

him anytime for these kind of treatments.

My sincere thanks to all of you for your best wishes and for keeping me in your

prayers. I can't describe in words how valuables they are for me.

Hi " in the Wilds of West Virginia " : Please stay upbeat!!!. Best of luck

with you upcoming surgery.

You will be in my prayers.

Regards,

>

> Good luck ! I hope it all goes well!

>  

> Kim in Kenosha

>

>

> ________________________________

> From: robert1242003 <robert1242003@...>

> achalasia

> Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 9:22 PM

> Subject: My forthcoming surgery

>

>

>

>  

>

> I diagnosed with Achalasia in September and going for the surgery on this

Friday. As it is common with Achalasia, I had my share of numerous wake ups in

the middle of the night with choking and food regurgitation, vomiting, spasms.

Lost about 15 pounds in a year. Haven't eat a piece of bread for almost 4-5

months, mainly surviving on rice with veg gravy (whatever little quantity I can

eat before food starts coming back up my throat), oatmeal cereal, liquids) etc.

>

> I am really sick of " living " like this and looking forward for my surgery even

though it is right before Christmas. The good thing is that my surgery will be

done by none other than Dr Finley in Vancouver. I had read many good

reviews about him, met him personally last month and found him very nice and

caring.

>

> I am on liquid diet starting today and clear liquids from tomorrow. I will let

you know how the surgery goes next week assuming I will be physically able to do

so.

>

> (not real name)

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Hang in there, it should get better.  I have posted my son's acid experience

already.  Wanted to add that his doctor told us he could take Gaviscon during

the discomfort period.  As I already mentioned he has to take acid blocker

everyday for rest of his life too.

Priti

________________________________

From: robert1242003 <robert1242003@...>

achalasia

Sent: Sunday, December 25, 2011 1:54 PM

Subject: Re: My forthcoming surgery

 

Got a very bad heartburn on the early morning ... kept me awake for 2-3 hours

with nausea. Before my surgery, whenever I used to have acid reflux I used to

eat an apple and heartburn goes away instantly. But this time I can't eat apple

since I am on the mushy diet :-(

Is acid reflux common after HM surgery?

I am given anti-acid pills. Each pill is supposed to last for 24 hrs, my

previous dose from yesterday was supposed to be effective till 8:00 AM today but

I got the acid reflux around 5:00 AM.

I hope it is temporary and the stomach-wrap should take care of it in the long

term.

Other than acid reflux, rest is all fine.

>

> good luck /not real name. had my Myotomy in sept. had lost 70 pounds in

less than than 7 months. gained back like 20 so i good now. Kim , real

name

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