New member

[Guest guest]

Welcome Tammy. I am new here too. I only joined the group a few days

ago. I don't think I have ever heard of the foodmover....enlighten me

a little.

I am Carolina, 52, live in Michigan.

>

> Hello everyone. I just ordered the foodmover and anxiously waiting

> for it to arrive. Looking for friends and support of those who need

> to lose as much as I do. My name is Tammy. I live in Indiana. Im

> married and have 3 children. I am 45 y.o. and like all of you i have

> been on so many diets and eating plans and here i go....still trying.

> just wanted to introduce myself.

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks . I actually do have a variety. I have Powter,

Sansone, Tae Bo, Core Rythms, and Austin's Walking

DVD. They are all good and I do like a variety. But lately I'm

just doing the rythms dvd. That is a heck of a workout and my

waistline is my worst area.

Carolina

>

>

> In a message dated 1/5/2007 9:24:07 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,

> loislane_46@... writes:

>

>

> I have used Sansone too....I am just so bored with her.

>

>

>

> Yes, " this " is why I have 3 workout DVDs from different folks, so

it isn't

> all the same when indoors. Look at half.com or eBay and see if

you can get

> some good deals, or thrift stores then you can have more variety.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol-The food mover is a plastic type bos. about the size of a check book. It comes with different cards (each card is a daily calorie intake) you can pick the daily calories and slide the card into it. as you eat each serving you close the little plastic window and cover it up. when all these little windows are closed you are finished eating for the day. It's on .com. I've done it before but didn't stick with it. Carol Angel <loislane_46@...> wrote: Welcome Tammy. I am

new here too. I only joined the group a few days ago. I don't think I have ever heard of the foodmover....enlighten me a little. I am Carolina, 52, live in Michigan. > > __________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Tammy, thanks for clearing that up. I was thinking that it sounded

familiar. Good luck with it and I'm sure you will keep us posted as

you go along. Carolina

> >

> >

>

>

>

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Hi there Lee! And Welcome to Lifelift.

I too was a former Bodyflexer; then Oxycise. I did not like either

program (and couldn't stick with either) and that's when someone on a

Body Flex list wrote me and told me about Lifelift.

My first tip to you would be this; forget about the harshness of the

Body Flex breath; and the hurry up and get done way of exercise

program. With Lifelift; everything is soft; gentle, calming yet

invigorating. Rashelle's Lifelift Program is absolutely wonderful.

You just feel the sunshine radiating from Rashelle's smile while doing

her workout tapes.

Watching the instructional dvd a few times before trying the actual

breath may be beneficial. You are totally going to enjoy doing

Lifelift. I can't wait to hear your progress too.

Let us know if you have any questions after you receive your package

and get a chance to watch it. This group of Lifelifters are the best

bunch of people ever; and our awesome Rashelle does so much for our

health!

Enjoy. Nice to meet you.

Take care,

Wanda.

>

> Hello everyone!

> I ordered LifeLift last week. Haven't received it yet, but I am

really

> looking forward to it. All of the testimonials I have read sound

> fantastic. I did Body Flex before and had some good results, but for

> some reason couldn't stick with it, also tried Oxycise, but just

never

> could get into that one.

> I enjoy the posts!

> Anyone have any tips for me?

> Thanks,

> Lee

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome Lee,

Your message reminded me so much of when I first discovered LifeLift. I

also tried BF and Oxycise with no results. I have been doing LL for over 5

years now and I am 57 years old and have managed to keep muscle tone with

only doing LL. I have maintained the same weight for 4 years and with LL I

know I will stay that way.

Just watch the video and practice the breathing and let us know if yu have

any questions. There are plenty of us here to answer any questions you

have, including Rashelle herself. She is always here for us to keep us

motivated and offer advice to any problems we are having. You will come to

love this program, the breathing is not forceful like BF, in fact the slower

and more precise you breathe the better it is. I do alot of my breathing

while in the car and unless I am flexing my arms or legs, my husband never

even knows I am doing it.

Anyway, I didn't mean to write a book, but wanted to welcome you to LL.

C

On 2/13/07, myrnanator2 <myrnanator2@...> wrote:

>

> Hello everyone!

> I ordered LifeLift last week. Haven't received it yet, but I am really

> looking forward to it. All of the testimonials I have read sound

> fantastic. I did Body Flex before and had some good results, but for

> some reason couldn't stick with it, also tried Oxycise, but just never

> could get into that one.

> I enjoy the posts!

> Anyone have any tips for me?

> Thanks,

> Lee

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello Lee,

I learned the Life Lift breath from a friend. She

helped me so much by that introduction that I came to

the Life Lift group. What a treasure of people. I am

53 and haven't had much experience with any kind of

exercise since my youth. I needed something that was

gentle and would allow me to do it with having a lot

of health complications. Life Lift works. In the past

I lost inches and weight but through a series of

events quit and just lately have come back. Rashelle

and the others on this list are encouragers and want

to see you reach your goals. Welcome to our list.

We're glad you have joined us and look forward to your

successes with Life Lift.

Virginia

--- myrnanator2 <myrnanator2@...> wrote:

> Hello everyone!

> I ordered LifeLift last week. Haven't received it

> yet, but I am really

> looking forward to it. All of the testimonials I

> have read sound

> fantastic. I did Body Flex before and had some good

> results, but for

> some reason couldn't stick with it, also tried

> Oxycise, but just never

> could get into that one.

> I enjoy the posts!

> Anyone have any tips for me?

> Thanks,

> Lee

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Lee ,

Welcome to the group , I just know you will love lifelift as much

as the rest of us. I also did bodyflex and oxercise and found both of

them just to harsh. But lifelift is so relaxing and it is so good for

me it makes me want to do it every day. Looking forward to geting to

know you in the great group .

Molly

>

> Hello everyone!

> I ordered LifeLift last week. Haven't received it yet, but I am

really

> looking forward to it. All of the testimonials I have read sound

> fantastic. I did Body Flex before and had some good results, but for

> some reason couldn't stick with it, also tried Oxycise, but just

never

> could get into that one.

> I enjoy the posts!

> Anyone have any tips for me?

> Thanks,

> Lee

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome Lee

Ditto to Wanda

You will love the LL support also

Blessings

R

Re: New member

Hi there Lee! And Welcome to Lifelift.

I too was a former Bodyflexer; then Oxycise. I did not like either

program (and couldn't stick with either) and that's when someone on a

Body Flex list wrote me and told me about Lifelift.

My first tip to you would be this; forget about the harshness of the

Body Flex breath; and the hurry up and get done way of exercise

program. With Lifelift; everything is soft; gentle, calming yet

invigorating. Rashelle's Lifelift Program is absolutely wonderful.

You just feel the sunshine radiating from Rashelle's smile while doing

her workout tapes.

Watching the instructional dvd a few times before trying the actual

breath may be beneficial. You are totally going to enjoy doing

Lifelift. I can't wait to hear your progress too.

Let us know if you have any questions after you receive your package

and get a chance to watch it. This group of Lifelifters are the best

bunch of people ever; and our awesome Rashelle does so much for our

health!

Enjoy. Nice to meet you.

Take care,

Wanda.

>

> Hello everyone!

> I ordered LifeLift last week. Haven't received it yet, but I am

really

> looking forward to it. All of the testimonials I have read sound

> fantastic. I did Body Flex before and had some good results, but for

> some reason couldn't stick with it, also tried Oxycise, but just

never

> could get into that one.

> I enjoy the posts!

> Anyone have any tips for me?

> Thanks,

> Lee

>

[Guest guest]

The aldosterone/renin ratio is what you need + a potassium level.

Val

-----Original Message-----From: hyperaldosteronism [mailto:hyperaldosteronism ]On Behalf Of

A recent MRI revealed an adrenal lesion, and my renin/potassium (? I think that's what it was) ratio was 140. Yesterday I had a saline infusion test and I went through it with no increase to my BP, so I guess that ruled out the hyperplasia type of hyperaldosteronism??? I'm not sure; this is what I gathered from the whole process.

..

[Guest guest]

Yes, that's what it was ... and it's supposed to be less than 20, and

it was 140. I was writing at 3 in the morning and couldn't remember

what the test was for. But from what I read, the higher levels of

aldosterone are usually associated with non-cancerous lesions, so that

should be a good thing. My main concern is the high signal intensity

of the lesion, which the research says usually means it's malignant.

[Guest guest]

PLEASE REPLY TO " ANOTHER NEW MEMBER " TOPIC--THIS MESSAGE WAS MISTAKENLY

POSTED TO AN OLD MESSAGE FROM 2003, SO THIS THREAD SHOULD BE

DISCONTINUED HERE.

[Guest guest]

Hi Muriel, I would love to hear from anyone getting his/her E. work normal again. Unfortunately I have not yet heard such a thing. It is not very likely to happen, too. This as the nerves are damaged. Finding a way to get these nerves work again (which I personally don't believe is possible) or to transplant them is very very expensive for the research area. The disease is so rare, that it is not likely for the industry to invest. Is it really hurtburn you feel? Could you not now have the spasms as many of us have? If you use medicines against acid reflux and it works, fine. If acid reflux medicines do not work: have a talk with your doctor on spasms. Spasms are a very hard thing to control. On this forum you can find all kinds of trics and medicines to try to control them. "The" treatment for spasms does not exist. Every case is different. It is a matter of patience and trying. Good luck and if you have any further questions: do ask them! Isabellatucan1tucan <tucan1tucan@...> wrote: Hi all! my name is Muriel. I am Argentinian but live in SouthAfrica. I am 31. My first time in a chat group!!I got the diagnosis that I have Achalasia a couple of weeks ago (thru barium swallow and monometry). 2 days ago had the dilatation treatment with the ballon done. yesterday thought will die of pain on my chest. Even my throat, head everything

was so. The doctor said that was hurtburn! The doctor never told me it could be so bad! I am learning so much in such a short space of time! He gave me a pill called topzole (pantoprosool) and feel better now but know, thru reading in the internet, that certain drugs to control hurtburn are very bad for you. I am trying to find out about more natural ways of controling the acid reflux. I have found 2 articles on the internet with some suggestions: www.natural-cure-remedy.com/acid-reflux.html and fibromyalgia-chronicfatigue.info/articles/feb2005.html If any of you have suggestions to help with heartburn please forward them to me. It will be appreciated! Another question, does anybody know anything new on what causes achalasia? does any body know if there is any cases of patients with achalasia whose esophagus started to work as it should!?? I would love that, and i am sure it will be

discovered sooner or later. Not kin on more dilatations or surgery...Anything I find will forward it to you all.Well, I am happy to have found this group! hope we can help one another.Take careMuriel

Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debatein the Answers Food Drink Q&A.

[Guest guest]

It sounds like the pain you are having are called esophageal

spasms.It comes free with this great disease called achalasia.UGH!

As far as natural help or remedies-there are none.Youcan do natural

things at home to help with pain from spasms(see files sections for

spasms) But as far as helping your E work normal again-only surgery

helps food go down,nothing can restore your E.

You need to find A Dr that is a specialist!!!!! This does not get

better only worse and it will require surgery some day.Better to get

it done now so you dont continue to do damage to your E.

Waht all test did they do to confirm your diagnosis?

Also having multiple dialations before a surgery is not a good idea

according to my sons Dr.It can cause problems during surgery.I would

seek a specialist and not go through anymore dialations-they are not

a permanet fix and you can only have a few and they can not do

anymore for risk of preforation.

Tons of info on here about achalasia,surgery etc so take a while and

read up on it.Sadly there are not natural remedies and as I said

earlier and it doesnt go away.Seek a Dr who has experience in

Achalasia.Several of us here use Dr Rice at the Cleveland Clinic in

Ohio.There is another lady here from NEW MEXICo who is going to him

in March.Its a very long way of course but he is a Specialist in

this.Several other good Drs here in the states too.

Tonia

>

> Hi all! my name is Muriel. I am Argentinian but live in

SouthAfrica. I am 31. My first time in

> a chat group!!

> I got the diagnosis that I have Achalasia a couple of weeks ago

(thru barium swallow and

> monometry). 2 days ago had the dilatation treatment with the

ballon done.

> yesterday thought will die of pain on my chest. Even my throat,

head everything was so.

> The doctor said that was hurtburn! The doctor never told me it

could be so bad! I am

> learning so much in such a short space of time! He gave me a pill

called topzole

> (pantoprosool) and feel better now but know, thru reading in the

internet, that certain

> drugs to control hurtburn are very bad for you. I am trying to

find out about more natural

> ways of controling the acid reflux. I have found 2 articles on the

internet with some

> suggestions:

> www.natural-cure-remedy.com/acid-reflux.html

> and

> fibromyalgia-chronicfatigue.info/articles/feb2005.html

> If any of you have suggestions to help with heartburn please

forward them to me. It will be

> appreciated!

> Another question, does anybody know anything new on what causes

achalasia? does any

> body know if there is any cases of patients with achalasia whose

esophagus started to

> work as it should!??

> I would love that, and i am sure it will be discovered sooner or

later. Not kin on more

> dilatations or surgery...Anything I find will forward it to you

all.

> Well, I am happy to have found this group! hope we can help one

another.

> Take care

> Muriel

>

>

>

>

>

>

> ---------------------------------

> Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate

> in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A.

>

[Guest guest]

Isabella Arnold wrote:

> ... The disease is so rare, that it is not likely for the industry to

> invest. ...

There is much more to research than industry. There is money out there

for pure research not related to making more money. Even in industry

there is research that is done just to learn more without concern for

profit. I have heard of companies that encourage their lead researchers

to spend some time on projects of their own choosing that may have

nothing to do with what the company produces. I met a high school

student that had been an intern at a local medical research company. At

one point he was without a project and wanted something to do. No one

needed his help so they turned him loose in the lab and suggested, kind

of as a joke, a certain problem in brain cancer that others had failed

to solve. The last thing they expected was for him to come up with

anything useful. They just wanted him to get experience doing research.

To everyone's surprise he did solve the problem. I saw him present his

research to a panel of scientists and a small audience at a symposium

for young scientists, very impressive.

We may benefit form research that is not specific to achalasia. There is

a lot of research related to neural regeneration. To solve this problem

in achalasia may require a general knowledge of it not specific to

achalasia. Likewise, an understanding of a possible virus or immune

system cause for achalasia may be made possible by advances in the

knowledge of viruses and the immune system in general.

But don't wait for research to solve the problems. It could take many

years if it can even be done.

notan

[Guest guest]

HI all!

Thanks for replying to my mail. Well, the doctor i have is good

(gastroenterologist)but not a speciallist in achalasia, doubt will

get one in Cape Town. Will find out further. I will carry on finding

out on causes and cure of achalasia. I know so many cases (i know

the people myself) of poeple that were told there was not cure for

them (cancers, tumors etc) that got better (even cured completly)

with specific diets, cat claw, apricot seeds etc. I truly believe

everything is in our reach (and problably very cheap) just a matter

of finding out. Most probably will get my problem back in a couple

of months and most probably will go with the surgery option.

Everybody seems to think is the best so well, not much to choose

from anyway. Thanks again, I am learning lots from your letters!

Take care,

Muriel

> >

> > Hi all! my name is Muriel. I am Argentinian but live in

> SouthAfrica. I am 31. My first time in

> > a chat group!!

> > I got the diagnosis that I have Achalasia a couple of weeks ago

> (thru barium swallow and

> > monometry). 2 days ago had the dilatation treatment with the

> ballon done.

> > yesterday thought will die of pain on my chest. Even my throat,

> head everything was so.

> > The doctor said that was hurtburn! The doctor never told me it

> could be so bad! I am

> > learning so much in such a short space of time! He gave me a

pill

> called topzole

> > (pantoprosool) and feel better now but know, thru reading in the

> internet, that certain

> > drugs to control hurtburn are very bad for you. I am trying to

> find out about more natural

> > ways of controling the acid reflux. I have found 2 articles on

the

> internet with some

> > suggestions:

> > www.natural-cure-remedy.com/acid-reflux.html

> > and

> > fibromyalgia-chronicfatigue.info/articles/feb2005.html

> > If any of you have suggestions to help with heartburn please

> forward them to me. It will be

> > appreciated!

> > Another question, does anybody know anything new on what causes

> achalasia? does any

> > body know if there is any cases of patients with achalasia whose

> esophagus started to

> > work as it should!??

> > I would love that, and i am sure it will be discovered sooner or

> later. Not kin on more

> > dilatations or surgery...Anything I find will forward it to you

> all.

> > Well, I am happy to have found this group! hope we can help one

> another.

> > Take care

> > Muriel

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> > Food fight? Enjoy some healthy debate

> > in the Answers Food & Drink Q & A.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

mozarksgal wrote:

> Thanks for all of the info on this site.

One thing to keep in mind while reading messages on this site is that

you will see a higher percentage of bad cases that didn't do well with

treatment or not well long-term than statistics say there should be.

Many people who quickly get help and it is effective don't have the

motivation to find and use a group like this. Of those that do find us

many are treated and recover so well that they no longer feel a need to

be here. So don't let some of the stories here bother you too much. Most

likely he will be treated without problems and do very well. His doctor

is one of the best. That is the main thing to know and do and you have.

notan

[Guest guest]

,

Welcome to our family. First let me say that nobody is going to remove your esophagus unless you permit it. Let the membership here help you. Please tell us where you are located and which doctors you have seen, your age, the names of the tests you've had, where you have had them. Let's get started now so we can work together on the proper course of action for you. While an esophagectomy may be in your future, lets first see what the present holds for you. Collectively, while we constitute a group of people with some of the worst esophaguses in the world, we know a lot about this disease, and more importantly, who you should be seeing if you haven't already seen that doctor.

In a message dated 3/8/2007 11:23:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, cthymunroe@... writes:

The last three years have been the worst years of my life. I have been considered crazy until yesterday when I fouind out that I have achalasia. I have been having spasms since 2004 and have not been able to eat a regular meal for a year. I have had over 20 uncomfortable tests and have lost 20 pounds in only five months. The only problem is that now I am told that my esophagus needs to be removed. I have never heard of this disease and I am scared. I have spent 3 hours looking for someone with the same problem as me. I have 4 appointments this month involving the surgery. I need support. Can you please help me.

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[Guest guest]

Dear , Of course I am not a doctor, I am only a patient, just like you are. Yet, I do have achalasia for over 15 years now. I am convinced that you really really must see another surgeon in another, specialised hospital. I cannot imagine that your eusophagus is in that kind of shape that it already needs to be removed. Of course, as already told, I am not a doctor, but it is so very very very unusual to have the eusophagus removed as first treatment. I cannot imagine that that can be alright. Please make sure you go see one of the best doctors there is!!! Here on the forum you can find a lot of information on specialised doctors. Here in Europe I could recommend Dr. Schulz in Germany. He always tries to keep the eusophages and he mostly succeeds! This I mention, as I don't know where you are from. So, if you are from Europe, please go see Dr. Schulz. If not, please find yourself another specialist

through the forum!!! Once your eusophagus is gone, it is gone. You do not have to rush into the surgery, take your time finding out everything you can about achalasia, it's treatment and it's finest doctors. Lots of luck, health and strength!!! Isabellamunroe@...> wrote: The last three years have been the worst years of my life. I have been considered crazy until yesterday when I fouind out that I have achalasia. I

have been having spasms since 2004 and have not been able to eat a regular meal for a year. I have had over 20 uncomfortable tests and have lost 20 pounds in only five months. The only problem is that now I am told that my esophagus needs to be removed. I have never heard of this disease and I am scared. I have spent 3 hours looking for someone with the same problem as me. I have 4 appointments this month involving the surgery. I need support. Can you please help me.

Get your own web address. Have a HUGE year through Small Business.

[Guest guest]

, we can help you better if we know where you're located.

Then someone can recommend a surgeon in your general region who

has a lot of experience with achalasia, and you can ask for a

second opinion.

in Lancaster, PA

new member

> The last three years have been the worst years of my life. I

> have been

> considered crazy until yesterday when I fouind out that I have

> achalasia. I have been having spasms since 2004 and have not

> been able

> to eat a regular meal for a year. I have had over 20

> uncomfortable

> tests and have lost 20 pounds in only five months. The only

> problem is

> that now I am told that my esophagus needs to be removed. I

> have never

> heard of this disease and I am scared. I have spent 3 hours

> looking for

> someone with the same problem as me. I have 4 appointments this

> month

> involving the surgery. I need support. Can you please help me.

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

high praise indeed!

Dave

Central Calif

>

>

Collectively, while we constitute a group of people with some of

> the worst esophaguses in the world,

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

high praise indeed!

Dave

Central Calif

>

>

Collectively, while we constitute a group of people with some of

> the worst esophaguses in the world,

[Guest guest]

Donna wrote:

.... I have a gastric band for weight

loss. ...

There are conflicting studies about gastric banding and achalasia. It

is accepted that there may be a risk that gastric banding can lead to

achalasia like symptoms. It is also possible that the gastric banding

in your case is just a coincidence. For more information on the

connection see the fallowing articles.

Pseudo-achalasia following laparoscopically placed adjustable gastric

banding.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & db=PubMed & list_uids=11501366 & dopt=Abstract

Preoperative esophageal manometry and outcome of laparoscopic

adjustable silicone gastric banding

http://www.springerlink.com/content/y86502554m2561x2/

If the gastric banding caused the achalasia it may be Pseudo

(secondary) achalasia. If it was not caused by the banding it may be

primary achalasia.

The good news is that if this is not primary achalasia there is some

evidence from experiments in which cats were banded that the problem

may go away and peristalsis may return after the band is removed. See

the fallowing study.

Are the motility abnormalities of achalasia reversible? An experimental

outflow obstruction in the feline model.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & db=PubMed & list_uids=10330937 & dopt=Abstract

Also, another way to reduce stress on the esophagus and continue to

promote weight loss is to add a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. See:

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, but Not Rebanding,

Should Be Proposed as Rescue Procedure for Patients With Failed

Laparoscopic Gastric Banding

http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1356164

You may want to bring these articles with you to your doctors and

discuss them. Most doctors have never treated achalasia. Be sure you

have a doctor that has treated many people with achalasia. It seems

simple but there is a big learning curve to being skilled with it. In

your case you should also find one that is skilled with the obese. Some

surgeons that do surgery for achalasia will not do it on the obese. A

surgeon that does gastric bypass and treats achalasia would have the

skill to work on the obese with achalasia.

notan

[Guest guest]

Thank you Notan.

My GI said he has enough cases, he sent his resident to the medical

library to find info, but I hadn't found anything. I see my gastric

band surgeon the end of April for a follow up. I had my placed in Nov

2002 and had been very successful until about 18 months ago.

Since you are in Australia, she is married to Dr. Fielding, who was a

trailblazer in the lapband and he has one himself. I will bring these

articles with me. I also appreciate the article about achalasia. Do

you mind if I print if off so my husband can read it too?

Thanks a million,

Donna

notan ostrich wrote:

Donna wrote:

... I have a gastric band for weight

loss. ...

There are conflicting studies about gastric banding and achalasia. It

is accepted that there may be a risk that gastric banding can lead to

achalasia like symptoms. It is also possible that the gastric banding

in your case is just a coincidence. For more information on the

connection see the fallowing articles.

Pseudo-achalasia following laparoscopically placed adjustable gastric

banding.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & db=PubMed & list_uids=11501366 & dopt=Abstract

Preoperative esophageal manometry and outcome of laparoscopic

adjustable silicone gastric banding

http://www.springerlink.com/content/y86502554m2561x2/

If the gastric banding caused the achalasia it may be Pseudo

(secondary) achalasia. If it was not caused by the banding it may be

primary achalasia.

The good news is that if this is not primary achalasia there is some

evidence from experiments in which cats were banded that the problem

may go away and peristalsis may return after the band is removed. See

the fallowing study.

Are the motility abnormalities of achalasia reversible? An experimental

outflow obstruction in the feline model.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve & db=PubMed & list_uids=10330937 & dopt=Abstract

Also, another way to reduce stress on the esophagus and continue to

promote weight loss is to add a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. See:

Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, but Not Rebanding,

Should Be Proposed as Rescue Procedure for Patients With Failed

Laparoscopic Gastric Banding

http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1356164

You may want to bring these articles with you to your doctors and

discuss them. Most doctors have never treated achalasia. Be sure you

have a doctor that has treated many people with achalasia. It seems

simple but there is a big learning curve to being skilled with it. In

your case you should also find one that is skilled with the obese. Some

surgeons that do surgery for achalasia will not do it on the obese. A

surgeon that does gastric bypass and treats achalasia would have the

skill to work on the obese with achalasia.

notan

[Guest guest]

Donna wrote:

Since you are in Australia, ...

Not me.

Do

you mind if I print if off so my husband can read it too?

Feel free to print any message I post to this group.

By the way: when I said, "It is also possible that the gastric banding

in your case is just a coincidence," I should have said, "It is also

possible that the achalasia

in your case is just a coincidence." You probably understood that

anyway.

notan