Update/Data Points

[Guest guest]

Hi All,

I haven't posted or lurked in awhile, but thought I would give an

update for those who like to compare notes.

After 3-4 years of progressive symptoms and various treatment,

including gall bladder removal in Jan 05, I self-diagnosed Achalasia

with help from this group and other internet resources (thanks!). I

had a Lap HM w/Toupet Fund performed in Jan 07. The procedure was

performed by Dr. Bombach at Pres in Albuquerque.

Now for the post surgery data points:

I have gained about 35 lbs and would now like to lose a few! I am

6'3 " and went from 185 to 220.

I can eat almost anything without problem, except for raw carrots. It

doesnt matter how long i chew, if I eat more than 10 or so of the

small ones I will have a problem.

I was told to schedule an endoscopy follow-up 1 year after the

procedure, but I screwed around and didn't have it done until about 18

months. I had been using Advil regularly for back aches from

motorcycling and golf, and had an ulcer at the bottom of my E where

the Advil would get stuck. I also had an H-pylori infection in my

stomach (probably unrelated to the A, not sure).

Lessons learned:

DON'T USE ADVIL, or make sure that you wash it down with plenty of

water. I am told not to use aspirin either.

DON'T WAIT TOO LONG FOR FOLLOW-UP. I got lucky and the ulcer has

healed after taking some meds (Prilosec and something for the ulcer,

anti-biotics for the H). I had another scope a week ago, everything

was fine.

I plan on getting scoped once per year from here on out.

I hope this helps someone out there. Feel free to ask more questions

either here or at rbarnett8912-at-hotmail-dot-com.

Rich in PLacitas, NM

[Guest guest]

rich- thanks for the update. my son is awaiting approval from his insurance

company for the heller and I like to be able to tell him what to expect...angela

Update/Data Points

Hi All,

I haven't posted or lurked in awhile, but thought I would give an

update for those who like to compare notes.

After 3-4 years of progressive symptoms and various treatment,

including gall bladder removal in Jan 05, I self-diagnosed Achalasia

with help from this group and other internet resources (thanks!). I

had a Lap HM w/Toupet Fund performed in Jan 07. The procedure was

performed by Dr. Bombach at Pres in Albuquerque.

Now for the post surgery data points:

I have gained about 35 lbs and would now like to lose a few! I am

6'3 " and went from 185 to 220.

I can eat almost anything without problem, except for raw carrots. It

doesnt matter how long i chew, if I eat more than 10 or so of the

small ones I will have a problem.

I was told to schedule an endoscopy follow-up 1 year after the

procedure, but I screwed around and didn't have it done until about 18

months. I had been using Advil regularly for back aches from

motorcycling and golf, and had an ulcer at the bottom of my E where

the Advil would get stuck. I also had an H-pylori infection in my

stomach (probably unrelated to the A, not sure).

Lessons learned:

DON'T USE ADVIL, or make sure that you wash it down with plenty of

water. I am told not to use aspirin either.

DON'T WAIT TOO LONG FOR FOLLOW-UP. I got lucky and the ulcer has

healed after taking some meds (Prilosec and something for the ulcer,

anti-biotics for the H). I had another scope a week ago, everything

was fine.

I plan on getting scoped once per year from here on out.

I hope this helps someone out there. Feel free to ask more questions

either here or at rbarnett8912-at-hotmail-dot-com.

Rich in PLacitas, NM

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

The procedure and recovery went very well. I was home the next day,

was walking in the neighborhood after another day, went back to work

after a week, and took an international business trip at 4 weeks.

And I am older than your son I bet (am 50 now).

I am sure others have shared their experience here as well.

Good luck with the insurance, have him email if he has any

questions.

Rich

>

> rich- thanks for the update. my son is awaiting approval from his

insurance company for the heller and I like to be able to tell him

what to expect...angela

>

> Update/Data Points

>

>

> Hi All,

>

> I haven't posted or lurked in awhile, but thought I would give

an

> update for those who like to compare notes.

>

> After 3-4 years of progressive symptoms and various treatment,

> including gall bladder removal in Jan 05, I self-diagnosed

Achalasia

> with help from this group and other internet resources

(thanks!). I

> had a Lap HM w/Toupet Fund performed in Jan 07. The procedure

was

> performed by Dr. Bombach at Pres in Albuquerque.

>

> Now for the post surgery data points:

>

> I have gained about 35 lbs and would now like to lose a few! I

am

> 6'3 " and went from 185 to 220.

>

> I can eat almost anything without problem, except for raw

carrots. It

> doesnt matter how long i chew, if I eat more than 10 or so of

the

> small ones I will have a problem.

>

> I was told to schedule an endoscopy follow-up 1 year after the

> procedure, but I screwed around and didn't have it done until

about 18

> months. I had been using Advil regularly for back aches from

> motorcycling and golf, and had an ulcer at the bottom of my E

where

> the Advil would get stuck. I also had an H-pylori infection in

my

> stomach (probably unrelated to the A, not sure).

>

> Lessons learned:

>

> DON'T USE ADVIL, or make sure that you wash it down with plenty

of

> water. I am told not to use aspirin either.

>

> DON'T WAIT TOO LONG FOR FOLLOW-UP. I got lucky and the ulcer has

> healed after taking some meds (Prilosec and something for the

ulcer,

> anti-biotics for the H). I had another scope a week ago,

everything

> was fine.

>

> I plan on getting scoped once per year from here on out.

>

> I hope this helps someone out there. Feel free to ask more

questions

> either here or at rbarnett8912-at-hotmail-dot-com.

>

> Rich in PLacitas, NM

>

>

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>

>

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