Out of surgery

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Thanks for letting us know. You will be up and walking around real soon. Just remember that we have all said when it comes to food this 1st month is the hardest. It isn't that you can't do it, it is boring and you want something a little more than they say to have. Follow the directions and before you know it you will be eating small amounts of food. You are going to feel really good in about 7 days. Enjoy being waited on and take one day at a time. Keep us posted.

Suzanne

In a message dated 2/7/2009 5:31:58 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, katratz2001@... writes:

I.m out of sugery. thiks going good so far.

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Congrats! This really is the first day of the rest of your life. With surgery you get your life back in ways you'd never expect.Isn't Dr. A mega fantastic???On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 5:37 PM, katratz2001 <katratz2001@...> wrote:

I.m out of sugery. thiks going good so far.

[Guest guest]

How much does it hurt?

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> I.m out of sugery. thiks going good so far.

>

[Guest guest]

I will 2nd that. Life as you knew it will change. I went some place yesterday and did a lot of walking--not once did I want to sit down. My back DIDN'T hurt at all and I no longer had a pain in my leg. Just those two things were worth everything to me--painless Yeah. Enjoy where you are going. Be excited about this. Be yourself and only share your success with those who appreciate what you are doing. Bipley once told me "you may lose some of your fat friends." and she was correct. But I don't need them if they truly aren't my friends.

Suzanne

In a message dated 2/8/2009 7:14:03 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Bipley@... writes:

Congrats! This really is the first day of the rest of your life. With surgery you get your life back in ways you'd never expect.Isn't Dr. A mega fantastic???

On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 5:37 PM, katratz2001 <katratz2001 > wrote:

I.m out of sugery. thiks going good so far.

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Cara wrote:

> ... L completely straightened out my esophagus! ...

Great news! That sounds very promising.

notan

[Guest guest]

Cara wrote:

" dr. L completely straightened out my esophagus!!!!!! "

Cara,

Since you will be there for another day or so, please sign me up for a

" straightening " before you leave!

 

While this is not the first time I have heard this kind of story of a person

having their E straightened out, it is not very often that I have heard about

this being done.  I will really flip out though if you tell me that your " mega "

has gone " mini. "

 

I know you will be forthcoming with more details later, and its great that you

were able to write to us so soon....I am just curious though what Dr. L thinks

about your being able to maintain your E being straight up and down. 

 

It appears that you will not suffer any detioration in your swallowing as you

had been concerned about.

 

Anyhoo, I am thrilled for you!  As used to sign off, " Happy

swallowing! "

 

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From: spotoca <cspoto@...>

achalasia

Sent: Wed, October 13, 2010 3:29:01 PM

Subject: Out of surgery

 

I'll post more later but here are the highlights:

Surgery took a little more than 2 hours

I had trouble taking deep breaths after surgery but that got better after an

hour or two

Not in any pain at all - thanks to drugs

Here is the kicker........dr. L completely straightened out my esophagus!!!!!!

He was even surprised about this. Remember, I had a 90 degree turn in it at the

bottom. Right now it's 180 degrees. Straight!!!!!!!!!

Muscle has a memory so it can go back but well see. I'm on ice chips right now

and so happy it's over. Dr. L is an amazing surgeon and Steve, you are in SUCH

good hands.

But I think you know this already

I'm here until Friday so if our trips overlap give me a call if you want to meet

up.

Icant thank all of you enough for everything you have given me. Support,

knowledge, advice... All invaluable.

Haven't drunken anything and won't until tomorrow so keep those fingers

crossed!!

Cara

[Guest guest]

Welcome aboard!!  Things should imrpove from here!

From: spotoca <cspoto@...>

Subject: Out of surgery

achalasia

Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 2:29 PM

 

I'll post more later but here are the highlights:

Surgery took a little more than 2 hours

I had trouble taking deep breaths after surgery but that got better after an

hour or two

Not in any pain at all - thanks to drugs

Here is the kicker........dr. L completely straightened out my esophagus!!!!!!

He was even surprised about this. Remember, I had a 90 degree turn in it at the

bottom. Right now it's 180 degrees. Straight!!!!!!!!!

Muscle has a memory so it can go back but well see. I'm on ice chips right now

and so happy it's over. Dr. L is an amazing surgeon and Steve, you are in SUCH

good hands.

But I think you know this already

I'm here until Friday so if our trips overlap give me a call if you want to meet

up.

Icant thank all of you enough for everything you have given me. Support,

knowledge, advice... All invaluable.

Haven't drunken anything and won't until tomorrow so keep those fingers

crossed!!

Cara

[Guest guest]

Cara!  So glad that the surgery is over...yes taking deep breaths is difficult

the first day or two...I had to breath into a tube...probably they just gave me

a job to do as I waited...nothing to eat or drink for 24hrs...that was the hard

part.  But they do give great drugs to help you out. 

Hang in there, so glad you are doing well.  Hope to hear more about your

results

soon!!! 

Love and hugs! Julee ,So Calif.

________________________________

From: spotoca <cspoto@...>

achalasia

Sent: Wed, October 13, 2010 12:29:01 PM

Subject: Out of surgery

 

I'll post more later but here are the highlights:

Surgery took a little more than 2 hours

I had trouble taking deep breaths after surgery but that got better after an

hour or two

Not in any pain at all - thanks to drugs

Here is the kicker........dr. L completely straightened out my esophagus!!!!!!

He was even surprised about this. Remember, I had a 90 degree turn in it at the

bottom. Right now it's 180 degrees. Straight!!!!!!!!!

Muscle has a memory so it can go back but well see. I'm on ice chips right now

and so happy it's over. Dr. L is an amazing surgeon and Steve, you are in SUCH

good hands.

But I think you know this already

I'm here until Friday so if our trips overlap give me a call if you want to meet

up.

Icant thank all of you enough for everything you have given me. Support,

knowledge, advice... All invaluable.

Haven't drunken anything and won't until tomorrow so keep those fingers

crossed!!

Cara

[Guest guest]

Hurrah for you Cara. Great to hear that your surgery is over and that you are in

recovery. Good Luck and keep us posted will you as to your progress.

from the UK

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From: spotoca <cspoto@...>

achalasia

Sent: Wed, October 13, 2010 8:29:01 PM

Subject: Out of surgery

 

I'll post more later but here are the highlights:

Surgery took a little more than 2 hours

I had trouble taking deep breaths after surgery but that got better after an

hour or two

Not in any pain at all - thanks to drugs

Here is the kicker........dr. L completely straightened out my esophagus!!!!!!

He was even surprised about this. Remember, I had a 90 degree turn in it at the

bottom. Right now it's 180 degrees. Straight!!!!!!!!!

Muscle has a memory so it can go back but well see. I'm on ice chips right now

and so happy it's over. Dr. L is an amazing surgeon and Steve, you are in SUCH

good hands.

But I think you know this already

I'm here until Friday so if our trips overlap give me a call if you want to meet

up.

Icant thank all of you enough for everything you have given me. Support,

knowledge, advice... All invaluable.

Haven't drunken anything and won't until tomorrow so keep those fingers

crossed!!

Cara

[Guest guest]

YEAHHHH for Cara.

 

Your post sounds so joyful and positive. Now take care of yourself and heal

well. I LOVE the straightening news - I did not know that that was possible.

 

I repeat - without apology - TAKE IT EASY and do your recovery gently and

slowly. It will be worth it to you.

 

Lots of love from Ann XXXX

From: spotoca <cspoto@...>

Subject: Out of surgery

achalasia

Date: Wednesday, 13 October, 2010, 20:29

 

I'll post more later but here are the highlights:

Surgery took a little more than 2 hours

I had trouble taking deep breaths after surgery but that got better after an

hour or two

Not in any pain at all - thanks to drugs

Here is the kicker........dr. L completely straightened out my esophagus!!!!!!

He was even surprised about this. Remember, I had a 90 degree turn in it at the

bottom. Right now it's 180 degrees. Straight!!!!!!!!!

Muscle has a memory so it can go back but well see. I'm on ice chips right now

and so happy it's over. Dr. L is an amazing surgeon and Steve, you are in SUCH

good hands.

But I think you know this already

I'm here until Friday so if our trips overlap give me a call if you want to meet

up.

Icant thank all of you enough for everything you have given me. Support,

knowledge, advice... All invaluable.

Haven't drunken anything and won't until tomorrow so keep those fingers

crossed!!

Cara

[Guest guest]

Thanks everyone! Feeling much better today. Had a barium swallow and was kind of

dissapointed. My esophagus regained some of it's turn ( not all but some) and

the fluid was only trickling in. I didn't feel any trouble swallowing but then

again I'm onlybon liquids right now.

A resident came in to tell me that dr. L saw the test results and was pleased.

So now I'm really confused. Even the radiologist said the fluid wasn't moving,

so why would dr. L think that is ok? Maybe there is swelling?

I'll keep you posted...

>

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> From: spotoca <cspoto@...>

> Subject: Out of surgery

> achalasia

> Date: Wednesday, 13 October, 2010, 20:29

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> I'll post more later but here are the highlights:

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> Surgery took a little more than 2 hours

> I had trouble taking deep breaths after surgery but that got better after an

hour or two

> Not in any pain at all - thanks to drugs

>

> Here is the kicker........dr. L completely straightened out my esophagus!!!!!!

He was even surprised about this. Remember, I had a 90 degree turn in it at the

bottom. Right now it's 180 degrees. Straight!!!!!!!!!

>

> Muscle has a memory so it can go back but well see. I'm on ice chips right now

and so happy it's over. Dr. L is an amazing surgeon and Steve, you are in SUCH

good hands.

>

> But I think you know this already

>

> I'm here until Friday so if our trips overlap give me a call if you want to

meet up.

>

> Icant thank all of you enough for everything you have given me. Support,

knowledge, advice... All invaluable.

>

> Haven't drunken anything and won't until tomorrow so keep those fingers

crossed!!

>

> Cara

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[Guest guest]

One thing I've learned from having an x-ray tech husband is to NEVER trust the

radiologists  I'd wait to hear what your surgeon says and don't worry about

what the rad is saying until it's confirmed by your surgeon.

I'm glad you're feeling better

kim

From: spotoca <cspoto@...>

Subject: Re: Out of surgery

achalasia

Date: Thursday, October 14, 2010, 2:03 PM

 

Thanks everyone! Feeling much better today. Had a barium swallow and was

kind of dissapointed. My esophagus regained some of it's turn ( not all but

some) and the fluid was only trickling in. I didn't feel any trouble swallowing

but then again I'm onlybon liquids right now.

A resident came in to tell me that dr. L saw the test results and was pleased.

So now I'm really confused. Even the radiologist said the fluid wasn't moving,

so why would dr. L think that is ok? Maybe there is swelling?

I'll keep you posted...

>

>

> From: spotoca <cspoto@...>

> Subject: Out of surgery

> achalasia

> Date: Wednesday, 13 October, 2010, 20:29

>

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>  

>

>

>

> I'll post more later but here are the highlights:

>

> Surgery took a little more than 2 hours

> I had trouble taking deep breaths after surgery but that got better after an

hour or two

> Not in any pain at all - thanks to drugs

>

> Here is the kicker........dr. L completely straightened out my esophagus!!!!!!

He was even surprised about this. Remember, I had a 90 degree turn in it at the

bottom. Right now it's 180 degrees. Straight!!!!!!!!!

>

> Muscle has a memory so it can go back but well see. I'm on ice chips right now

and so happy it's over. Dr. L is an amazing surgeon and Steve, you are in SUCH

good hands.

>

> But I think you know this already

>

> I'm here until Friday so if our trips overlap give me a call if you want to

meet up.

>

> Icant thank all of you enough for everything you have given me. Support,

knowledge, advice... All invaluable.

>

> Haven't drunken anything and won't until tomorrow so keep those fingers

crossed!!

>

> Cara

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[Guest guest]

--- On Thu, 14/10/10, spotoca <cspoto@...> wrote

 

Thanks everyone! Feeling much better today. Had a barium swallow and was kind of

dissapointed. My esophagus regained some of it's turn ( not all but some) and

the fluid was only trickling in. I didn't feel any trouble swallowing but then

again I'm onlybon liquids right now.

A resident came in to tell me that dr. L saw the test results and was pleased.

So now I'm really confused. Even the radiologist said the fluid wasn't moving,

so why would dr. L think that is ok? Maybe there is swelling?

>

Dear Cara,

When I had my barium swallow to check for leaks after surgery, the radiologist

said something like: " It's emptying very slowly " . When I told the surgeon what

he had said, the surgeon said: " He's the radiologist. I am the Surgeon and I am

happy with the result " .

Therefore, that was very similar to my experience. Take note of Kim's advice. If

you do as well as I have done, you will be pretty pleased.

Best Wishes from Ann (Have just eaten fresh mackerel fillet, new potatoes,

brussel sprouts and cauliflower - does that sound successful enough?)

[Guest guest]

Ann, you are correct. I spoke with dr. L 's partner who was assisting in my

surgery. He said the barium was for checking leaks only. He feels very confident

that the food will flow much better than before once the edema goes away.

Apparently I have swelling at the myotomy.

So we will give it time. He mentioned that I could get " decades " out of this so

maybe they really felt it was a success.

Right now I have the left shoulder pain. Fun times!

I leave tomorrow. Thanks for responding so quickly, it was good to hear you had

a similar experience!

C

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> --- On Thu, 14/10/10, spotoca <cspoto@...> wrote

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>

> Thanks everyone! Feeling much better today. Had a barium swallow and was kind

of dissapointed. My esophagus regained some of it's turn ( not all but some) and

the fluid was only trickling in. I didn't feel any trouble swallowing but then

again I'm onlybon liquids right now.

>

> A resident came in to tell me that dr. L saw the test results and was pleased.

So now I'm really confused. Even the radiologist said the fluid wasn't moving,

so why would dr. L think that is ok? Maybe there is swelling?

> >

> Dear Cara,

> When I had my barium swallow to check for leaks after surgery, the radiologist

said something like: " It's emptying very slowly " . When I told the surgeon what

he had said, the surgeon said: " He's the radiologist. I am the Surgeon and I am

happy with the result " .

> Therefore, that was very similar to my experience. Take note of Kim's advice.

If you do as well as I have done, you will be pretty pleased.

> Best Wishes from Ann (Have just eaten fresh mackerel fillet, new potatoes,

brussel sprouts and cauliflower - does that sound successful enough?)

>

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[Guest guest]

Cara I think that the test is just to test for leaks.  Infact things will move

quicker once the swelling goes down!  I had the horrible shoulder pain

also...lasted more than a week for me, pain meds helped once I got home.  I'm

glad that Dr. L feels so positive, that should make you feel good.  Take care

and please take it easy and rest. 

Julee So Calif.

________________________________

From: spotoca <cspoto@...>

achalasia

Sent: Thu, October 14, 2010 3:04:05 PM

Subject: Re: Out of surgery

 

Ann, you are correct. I spoke with dr. L 's partner who was assisting in my

surgery. He said the barium was for checking leaks only. He feels very confident

that the food will flow much better than before once the edema goes away.

Apparently I have swelling at the myotomy.

So we will give it time. He mentioned that I could get " decades " out of this so

maybe they really felt it was a success.

Right now I have the left shoulder pain. Fun times!

I leave tomorrow. Thanks for responding so quickly, it was good to hear you had

a similar experience!

C

>

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> --- On Thu, 14/10/10, spotoca <cspoto@...> wrote

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>

>

> Thanks everyone! Feeling much better today. Had a barium swallow and was kind

>of dissapointed. My esophagus regained some of it's turn ( not all but some)

and

>the fluid was only trickling in. I didn't feel any trouble swallowing but then

>again I'm onlybon liquids right now.

>

> A resident came in to tell me that dr. L saw the test results and was pleased.

>So now I'm really confused. Even the radiologist said the fluid wasn't moving,

>so why would dr. L think that is ok? Maybe there is swelling?

> >

> Dear Cara,

> When I had my barium swallow to check for leaks after surgery, the radiologist

>said something like: " It's emptying very slowly " . When I told the surgeon what

>he had said, the surgeon said: " He's the radiologist. I am the Surgeon and I am

>happy with the result " .

> Therefore, that was very similar to my experience. Take note of Kim's advice.

>If you do as well as I have done, you will be pretty pleased.

> Best Wishes from Ann (Have just eaten fresh mackerel fillet, new potatoes,

>brussel sprouts and cauliflower - does that sound successful enough?)

>

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[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/13/2010 3:41:11 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

xabishaix@... writes:

Welcome aboard!! Things should imrpove from here!

From: spotoca <_cspoto@..._ (mailto:cspoto@...) >

Subject: Out of surgery

_achalasia _ (mailto:achalasia )

Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 2:29 PM

I'll post more later but here are the highlights:

Surgery took a little more than 2 hours

I had trouble taking deep breaths after surgery but that got better after

an hour or two

Not in any pain at all - thanks to drugs

Here is the kicker........dr. L completely straightened out my

esophagus!!!!!! He was even surprised about this. Remember, I had a 90 degree

turn in

it at the bottom. Right now it's 180 degrees. Straight!!!!!!!!!

Muscle has a memory so it can go back but well see. I'm on ice chips right

now and so happy it's over. Dr. L is an amazing surgeon and Steve, you are

in SUCH good hands.

But I think you know this already

I'm here until Friday so if our trips overlap give me a call if you want

to meet up.

Icant thank all of you enough for everything you have given me. Support,

knowledge, advice... All invaluable.

Haven't drunken anything and won't until tomorrow so keep those fingers

crossed!!

Cara

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/13/2010 3:41:11 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

xabishaix@... writes:

Welcome aboard!! Things should imrpove from here!

From: spotoca <_cspoto@..._ (mailto:cspoto@...) >

Subject: Out of surgery

_achalasia _ (mailto:achalasia )

Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 2:29 PM

I'll post more later but here are the highlights:

Surgery took a little more than 2 hours

I had trouble taking deep breaths after surgery but that got better after

an hour or two

Not in any pain at all - thanks to drugs

Here is the kicker........dr. L completely straightened out my

esophagus!!!!!! He was even surprised about this. Remember, I had a 90 degree

turn in

it at the bottom. Right now it's 180 degrees. Straight!!!!!!!!!

Muscle has a memory so it can go back but well see. I'm on ice chips right

now and so happy it's over. Dr. L is an amazing surgeon and Steve, you are

in SUCH good hands.

But I think you know this already

I'm here until Friday so if our trips overlap give me a call if you want

to meet up.

Icant thank all of you enough for everything you have given me. Support,

knowledge, advice... All invaluable.

Haven't drunken anything and won't until tomorrow so keep those fingers

crossed!!

Cara

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Guest guest]

Hey julee,

Yes they all seem confident that things will go well. I guess I need to trust

that. As for food, I am on full liquids/ pureed solids for 2 weeks and then a

conservative solid diet for 2 months.

No lifting anything more than 15lbs for 2. Months!!! I told them about my kids

and they just told me that I could hold them but not pick them up from the

floor, ugh. This will be hard as my help leaves in a week and a half

Right now I feel so much better than yesterday. So much! I am up and walking and

trying to move the gas. I leave tonight. To go home. Can't wait!

C

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> >

> > --- On Thu, 14/10/10, spotoca <cspoto@> wrote

> >

> >

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> >  

> >

> >

> >

> > Thanks everyone! Feeling much better today. Had a barium swallow and was

kind

> >of dissapointed. My esophagus regained some of it's turn ( not all but some)

and

> >the fluid was only trickling in. I didn't feel any trouble swallowing but

then

> >again I'm onlybon liquids right now.

> >

> > A resident came in to tell me that dr. L saw the test results and was

pleased.

> >So now I'm really confused. Even the radiologist said the fluid wasn't

moving,

> >so why would dr. L think that is ok? Maybe there is swelling?

> > >

> > Dear Cara,

> > When I had my barium swallow to check for leaks after surgery, the

radiologist

> >said something like: " It's emptying very slowly " . When I told the surgeon

what

> >he had said, the surgeon said: " He's the radiologist. I am the Surgeon and I

am

> >happy with the result " .

> > Therefore, that was very similar to my experience. Take note of Kim's

advice.

> >If you do as well as I have done, you will be pretty pleased.

> > Best Wishes from Ann (Have just eaten fresh mackerel fillet, new potatoes,

> >brussel sprouts and cauliflower - does that sound successful enough?)

> >

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[Guest guest]

Cara,

Well done!

I wrote to Rice and asked about straightening the E with a myotomy. He

responded unfortunately with " no durability " . Sorry to hear that.

On Fri Oct 15th, 2010 9:25 AM EDT spotoca wrote:

>Hey julee,

> Yes they all seem confident that things will go well. I guess I need to trust

that. As for food, I am on full liquids/ pureed solids for 2 weeks and then a

conservative solid diet for 2 months.

>

>No lifting anything more than 15lbs for 2. Months!!! I told them about my kids

and they just told me that I could hold them but not pick them up from the

floor, ugh. This will be hard as my help leaves in a week and a half

>

>Right now I feel so much better than yesterday. So much! I am up and walking

and trying to move the gas. I leave tonight. To go home. Can't wait!

>

>C

>

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>> > --- On Thu, 14/10/10, spotoca <cspoto@> wrote

>> >

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>> > Thanks everyone! Feeling much better today. Had a barium swallow and was

kind

>> >of dissapointed. My esophagus regained some of it's turn ( not all but some)

and

>> >the fluid was only trickling in. I didn't feel any trouble swallowing but

then

>> >again I'm onlybon liquids right now.

>> >

>> > A resident came in to tell me that dr. L saw the test results and was

pleased.

>> >So now I'm really confused. Even the radiologist said the fluid wasn't

moving,

>> >so why would dr. L think that is ok? Maybe there is swelling?

>> > >

>> > Dear Cara,

>> > When I had my barium swallow to check for leaks after surgery, the

radiologist

>> >said something like: " It's emptying very slowly " . When I told the surgeon

what

>> >he had said, the surgeon said: " He's the radiologist. I am the Surgeon and I

am

>> >happy with the result " .

>> > Therefore, that was very similar to my experience. Take note of Kim's

advice.

>> >If you do as well as I have done, you will be pretty pleased.

>> > Best Wishes from Ann (Have just eaten fresh mackerel fillet, new potatoes,

>> >brussel sprouts and cauliflower - does that sound successful enough?)

>> >

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[Guest guest]

,

From what I gather, rice and luketich vary greatly on their approach and

differ on technique. Luketich actually went in and got rid of scar tissue and

mobilized my esophagus. You can see a stark difference on the barium swallow.

The sigmoid loop has returned partially but it's much more vertical than it was

before, he thinks it will stay this way for a while.

I think rice " has a point " about the no durability comment, but what's the harm

in trying? It definitely did something in my case.

Well see when I move to solids...I just ate yorgurt and pudding with no issues

except for a lot of noise in my stomach. Lol

How are you doing?

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> >> > --- On Thu, 14/10/10, spotoca <cspoto@> wrote

> >> >

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> >> > Thanks everyone! Feeling much better today. Had a barium swallow and was

kind

> >> >of dissapointed. My esophagus regained some of it's turn ( not all but

some) and

> >> >the fluid was only trickling in. I didn't feel any trouble swallowing but

then

> >> >again I'm onlybon liquids right now.

> >> >

> >> > A resident came in to tell me that dr. L saw the test results and was

pleased.

> >> >So now I'm really confused. Even the radiologist said the fluid wasn't

moving,

> >> >so why would dr. L think that is ok? Maybe there is swelling?

> >> > >

> >> > Dear Cara,

> >> > When I had my barium swallow to check for leaks after surgery, the

radiologist

> >> >said something like: " It's emptying very slowly " . When I told the surgeon

what

> >> >he had said, the surgeon said: " He's the radiologist. I am the Surgeon and

I am

> >> >happy with the result " .

> >> > Therefore, that was very similar to my experience. Take note of Kim's

advice.

> >> >If you do as well as I have done, you will be pretty pleased.

> >> > Best Wishes from Ann (Have just eaten fresh mackerel fillet, new

potatoes,

> >> >brussel sprouts and cauliflower - does that sound successful enough?)

> >> >

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[Guest guest]

Good to hear from you Cara!!!!  The soreness will last about 6-7 days and then

it will ease up, the shoulder pain was what lingered for me, just be super

careful about lifting things and you should heal fine.   Living on the pureed

foods was hard, I was busy putting everything in the blender at first...not to

mention living on chicken broth and popsicles for several days before and after

the surgery.  I'm so glad that this ordeal is OVER!!!!  You are on the

otherside...I'm so happy for you!!!!  

Rest up and take your meds, they help!!!! 

Julee So Calif.

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From: spotoca <cspoto@...>

achalasia

Sent: Fri, October 15, 2010 6:25:58 AM

Subject: Re: Out of surgery

 

Hey julee,

Yes they all seem confident that things will go well. I guess I need to trust

that. As for food, I am on full liquids/ pureed solids for 2 weeks and then a

conservative solid diet for 2 months.

No lifting anything more than 15lbs for 2. Months!!! I told them about my kids

and they just told me that I could hold them but not pick them up from the

floor, ugh. This will be hard as my help leaves in a week and a half

Right now I feel so much better than yesterday. So much! I am up and walking and

trying to move the gas. I leave tonight. To go home. Can't wait!

C

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> > --- On Thu, 14/10/10, spotoca <cspoto@> wrote

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> > Thanks everyone! Feeling much better today. Had a barium swallow and was

kind

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> >of dissapointed. My esophagus regained some of it's turn ( not all but some)

>and

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> >the fluid was only trickling in. I didn't feel any trouble swallowing but

then

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> >again I'm onlybon liquids right now.

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> > A resident came in to tell me that dr. L saw the test results and was

>pleased.

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> >So now I'm really confused. Even the radiologist said the fluid wasn't

moving,

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> >so why would dr. L think that is ok? Maybe there is swelling?

> > >

> > Dear Cara,

> > When I had my barium swallow to check for leaks after surgery, the

>radiologist

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> >said something like: " It's emptying very slowly " . When I told the surgeon

what

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> >he had said, the surgeon said: " He's the radiologist. I am the Surgeon and I

>am

>

> >happy with the result " .

> > Therefore, that was very similar to my experience. Take note of Kim's

advice.

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> >If you do as well as I have done, you will be pretty pleased.

> > Best Wishes from Ann (Have just eaten fresh mackerel fillet, new potatoes,

> >brussel sprouts and cauliflower - does that sound successful enough?)

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[Guest guest]

Carry on the good work Cara. Please have patience and listen to your body. It

will tell you how much to lift. The pain levels will go through the roof when

you try to lift too much. Please be carefull.

from the UK

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From: spotoca <cspoto@...>

achalasia

Sent: Fri, October 15, 2010 2:25:58 PM

Subject: Re: Out of surgery

 

Hey julee,

Yes they all seem confident that things will go well. I guess I need to trust

that. As for food, I am on full liquids/ pureed solids for 2 weeks and then a

conservative solid diet for 2 months.

No lifting anything more than 15lbs for 2. Months!!! I told them about my kids

and they just told me that I could hold them but not pick them up from the

floor, ugh. This will be hard as my help leaves in a week and a half

Right now I feel so much better than yesterday. So much! I am up and walking and

trying to move the gas. I leave tonight. To go home. Can't wait!

C

> >

> >

> >

> > --- On Thu, 14/10/10, spotoca <cspoto@> wrote

> >

> >

> >

> >  

> >

> >

> >

> > Thanks everyone! Feeling much better today. Had a barium swallow and was

kind

>

> >of dissapointed. My esophagus regained some of it's turn ( not all but some)

>and

>

> >the fluid was only trickling in. I didn't feel any trouble swallowing but

then

>

> >again I'm onlybon liquids right now.

> >

> > A resident came in to tell me that dr. L saw the test results and was

>pleased.

>

> >So now I'm really confused. Even the radiologist said the fluid wasn't

moving,

>

> >so why would dr. L think that is ok? Maybe there is swelling?

> > >

> > Dear Cara,

> > When I had my barium swallow to check for leaks after surgery, the

>radiologist

>

> >said something like: " It's emptying very slowly " . When I told the surgeon

what

>

> >he had said, the surgeon said: " He's the radiologist. I am the Surgeon and I

>am

>

> >happy with the result " .

> > Therefore, that was very similar to my experience. Take note of Kim's

advice.

>

> >If you do as well as I have done, you will be pretty pleased.

> > Best Wishes from Ann (Have just eaten fresh mackerel fillet, new potatoes,

> >brussel sprouts and cauliflower - does that sound successful enough?)

> >

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[Guest guest]

Just about 2 hours out of recovery and I feel AMAZING!! I can't believe how good

I feel, hopefully this last! All of the staff is wonderful here at the hospital

and Dr. Aceves and Dr. Campos are great. I feel so happy I had the sleeve done

here. If only I cold have a drnk of water....

[Guest guest]

So glad you are feeling great. Don't want to burst your bubble, but that's the Morphine they put into your spine. You feel really good for about 24 hrs. and then it starts to wear off. Not that you'll feel bad, but the reality that you had surgery will start to register and you'll have some discomfort. Not PAIN, just discomfort; everyone is different. Keep walking as much as you can. Day 2 was the worst for me. By day 3 I was still a little queasy, but I went home on day 3 and was fine with the long car drive from Mexico to So. Calif. At least it's behind you now and your transformation will now begin. Congrats!!

>> Just about 2 hours out of recovery and I feel AMAZING!! I can't believe how good I feel, hopefully this last! All of the staff is wonderful here at the hospital and Dr. Aceves and Dr. Campos are great. I feel so happy I had the sleeve done here. If only I cold have a drnk of water....>

[Guest guest]

YAY, good for you. Dr. A and the team are awesome and I have no doubt that you are getting the best care. Prayers sent your way for a speedy recovery!

From: salazarchristie@...Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:40:58 +0000Subject: Out of surgery

Just about 2 hours out of recovery and I feel AMAZING!! I can't believe how good I feel, hopefully this last! All of the staff is wonderful here at the hospital and Dr. Aceves and Dr. Campos are great. I feel so happy I had the sleeve done here. If only I cold have a drnk of water....