a special thanks to you all.

[Guest guest]

As many of you know, I had an esophagectomy on Jan. 11th and then a

2nd surgery due to complications on Jan. 19th. When I came back to

the group I really didn't have the energy to go back to past posts I

had missed and I was somewhat traumatized by my complications - it's

still very hard for me to talk about it or think about what happened.

Needless to say, I do NOT recommend waking up on a ventilator if you

can avoid it - not fun physically or emotionally.

Anyway, I was kind of twiddling my thumbs at work the other day and

went to some of the past posts to 'catch up' and I was so moved by

all of the wonderful thoughts and prayers that you all sent to me. I

also felt bad scaring everyone like that. It's 'good' in a way that

at least a few of us have some complications so we don't get too rosy

a view of such a serious surgery but I remember how much I freaked

when was re-hospitalized after his bout with MRSA and I am

sorry to have done that to anyone else (Isabella and

specifically).

Mostly though, I was just touched by all of the care and concern and

love that was there. this group is just such a part of my life and I

love you all and just.. Thanks!!

- in NC

Long surgery and serious complications *BUT* now achalasia free since

Jan. 11th!!

[Guest guest]

Hi!

I'm relatively new and didn't know about this site when you were going through all that- so a belated "Thank God you are through that!!" from me!! You know, I believe honesty and information are at the core of what makes this site work so while some of the time the truth is scary- I think we are all better off for it.

No scaring me- I like my info real!

Glad you are so positive and doing so well so soon after such an ordeal!! Way to GO!!

Dawn

a special thanks to you all.

As many of you know, I had an esophagectomy on Jan. 11th and then a 2nd surgery due to complications on Jan. 19th. When I came back to the group I really didn't have the energy to go back to past posts I had missed and I was somewhat traumatized by my complications - it's still very hard for me to talk about it or think about what happened. Needless to say, I do NOT recommend waking up on a ventilator if you can avoid it - not fun physically or emotionally.Anyway, I was kind of twiddling my thumbs at work the other day and went to some of the past posts to 'catch up' and I was so moved by all of the wonderful thoughts and prayers that you all sent to me. I also felt bad scaring everyone like that. It's 'good' in a way that at least a few of us have some complications so we don't get too rosy a view of such a serious surgery but I remember how much I freaked when was re-hospitalized after his bout with MRSA and I am sorry to have done that to anyone else (Isabella and specifically).Mostly though, I was just touched by all of the care and concern and love that was there. this group is just such a part of my life and I love you all and just.. Thanks!!- in NCLong surgery and serious complications *BUT* now achalasia free since Jan. 11th!!

[Guest guest]

Hi, , I am so glad to hear that you are much better now. What an ordeal! Man-oh-man! Your post is one of success, and a success after considerable medical trouble; it's great to hear you move forward, even though this stuff and the memories of it do not disappear altogether. I'm glad you posted. I'm very glad you are getting better! Deborah