Re: surgery for - open vs lap query - cookie3009

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Hi I am one of the Uk members about the same age as you I live in

Northamptonshire.

I did have open surgery in September 2006 I was in a similar

situation as you before my surgery I weighed just 5 stone 10 when I

was admitted into hospital.

lap (or key hole) is a lot quicker to get over that the open surgery

but sometimes the surgeon has more experience doing an open procedure

that key hole. With open surgery you are looking at a longer stay in

hospital and a longer recovery time.

If you want any more info on what to expect after having open surgery

just give us a shout!

Pippa

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> It's important to see a doctor who is experienced with achalasia

> patients. Laparoscopic surgery has faster recovery time and

> fewer complications. Let us know where you are located and our

> members in the UK may be able to recommend someone.

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> Here's a lot of information about the surgery:

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> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heller_Myotomy

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> And achalasia in general:

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> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Achalasia

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> in PA

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> surgery for achalasia - open vs lap query

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> > I'm a new member in the UK, and following manometry was

> > diagnosed

> > recently with achalasia. I have been suffering a long time and

> > have got

> > to the stage where I really can't get anything down - solids or

> > fluids.

> > I've lost 2 and a half stone (BMI of about 16), down to under 7

> > stone

> > (94 lbs)and suffer from a lot of chest pain.

> > I saw my doctor today who has recommended open surgery a.s.a.p

> > ( i was

> > surprised that he didn't push for lap myotomy!). Can anyone out

> > there

> > tell me about it (without terrifying me too much!! lol)and how

> > does it

> > compare to laparoscopic surgery in terms of success rate,

> > recovery etc.

> > I'm female and in my thirties, and there is no doubt in my mind

> > that I

> > should have the surgery as I can't go on with regurgitating

> > everything

> > that I try to eat/drink. Would love to hear from anyone on

> > this. Thanks.

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