Guest guest Posted January 18, 2001 Report Share Posted January 18, 2001 Hi ; Thanks for the encouragement and prayers. My doctor's assistant is trying to arrange things with the hospital now, for the Manometry. I'm not sure if she'll try to schedule the surgery at the same time too. I think she was going to try to set up both, so I may have an appointment soon. The Manometry is what really scares me - I've seen the posts about how awful it is. I asked about being sedated and my doctor said that you don't get as accurate a reading that way. He was also surprised to hear that I'd been reading about it being awful. He reassured me that the technician that would be doing it is really good, and that he's sent more than 100 people for Manometry tests and no one ever told him later about it being bad - so I'm hoping for the best. I don't think my Achalasia is as bad as some of the others here, because on good days I can get all kinds of food down, as long as I eat slow and chew well, so maybe that will make it easier with the test. I know that the two balloon dilations he did were a cinch - I had no problem, other than a slightly sore throat the next day. The first one, two years ago, helped, but the last one didn't seem to make a difference at all. I'll keep you posted! > , > Hi there, it's here. I just had the myotomy done a month ago > today, and I have recovered splendidly. I want you to be reassured that > recovery is not terrible. The first week is the worst, but even after the > second day, you are noticing a great difference from the day before. My pain > for the first few days was bad, but it got better all the time. I am eating > much better now, although I still have a few restrictions until my last appt > for post op. I just wanted to comfort you, and tell you I will pray that you > get an appt for surgery that is near! > Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2001 Report Share Posted January 19, 2001 : Just a little note of encouragement. I had a manometry and it really wasn't that bad. Although, I was consciously sedated, I woke up during the procedure, but still groggy. It was uncomfortable but not painful, your gag reflex will probably be stimulated. And, we all know what that means!! Best of luck to you and keep us posted. Cheryl --- K Hall <sarraga@...> wrote: > Hi ; > > Thanks for the encouragement and prayers. My > doctor's assistant is > trying to arrange things with the hospital now, for > the Manometry. > I'm not sure if she'll try to schedule the surgery > at the same time > too. I think she was going to try to set up both, > so I may have an > appointment soon. > > The Manometry is what really scares me - I've seen > the posts about > how awful it is. I asked about being sedated and my > doctor said that > you don't get as accurate a reading that way. He > was also surprised > to hear that I'd been reading about it being awful. > He reassured me > that the technician that would be doing it is really > good, and that > he's sent more than 100 people for Manometry tests > and no one ever > told him later about it being bad - so I'm hoping > for the best. > > I don't think my Achalasia is as bad as some of the > others here, > because on good days I can get all kinds of food > down, as long as I > eat slow and chew well, so maybe that will make it > easier with the > test. I know that the two balloon dilations he did > were a cinch - I > had no problem, other than a slightly sore throat > the next day. The > first one, two years ago, helped, but the last one > didn't seem to > make a difference at all. > > I'll keep you posted! > > > > > > , > > Hi there, it's here. I just had the > myotomy done a month > ago > > today, and I have recovered splendidly. I want > you to be reassured > that > > recovery is not terrible. The first week is the > worst, but even > after the > > second day, you are noticing a great difference > from the day > before. My pain > > for the first few days was bad, but it got better > all the time. I > am eating > > much better now, although I still have a few > restrictions until my > last appt > > for post op. I just wanted to comfort you, and > tell you I will > pray that you > > get an appt for surgery that is near! > > Steph > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2001 Report Share Posted January 19, 2001 , When I had my manometry I did it without any kind of sedation. In fact, none was even offered to me. In all honesty it was pretty uncomfortable, but nothing that you wont be able to handle. My doctor told me that of all the different tests I had done, the manometry gave them the most information about what was going on with my esophagus. What I did was plan a little dinner party with my friends the day I had my manometry done and promised myself that if I could just do this test I could have fun with my friends that night and drink some wine! Little games like that work for me! Don't worry, you will do just fine! P.S. - I didn't have any discomfort at all after the test was done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 20, 2001 Report Share Posted January 20, 2001 , Manometry is not painful, it is just rather uncomfortable and a bit messy - .....there's a trained technician right there with you, and most use local anaesthetic in the gel you " inhale " to prevent sore throats/ nasal passages afterwards. It's a bit unpleasant - but promise yourself a bit of a treat the day afterwards and stop worrying. - it ain't so bad! Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2001 Report Share Posted January 23, 2001 , I believe that we got things mixed up. I had a myotomy, and you are going to have a monametry. The myotomy is the surgery, so I think we misunderstood eachother. The monametry is no biggie, I gurantee you that. It feels wierd, and that is about it. I promise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Indeed. I have the 1512, and one of the first to get it. I was the 2nd person in Cleveland to get this implant 2 years ago. It's worked just fine. Have had mapping sessions, waited until SPEAK came out, and have had no problems with the N5. So don't go looking for trouble. Why spend time worrying and wondering " what if " . If it happens, that's the time to deal with it. If not, then you've saved the time and effort of worrying about it. It does not help to speculate on what " they might or might not do " . In your case, since you have the N5 implant, its a concern, but, dont let it control you. If its working, they will not replace it. ____________________________________________________________ Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! http://www.juno.com/freeemail?refcd=JUTAGOUT1FREM0210 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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