R.D.Day 29th Feb 2012

[Guest guest]

I would like to say a special hello to the wonderful people here who supported

me during my HM in May 2006.

 

I have had achalasia for at least 20 years. It is difficult to put a starting

date on this disorder. I had no treatment up till that date and I want the new

people here to know that the surgery, when done well, can make an amazing

difference.

 

I stayed with the Group for 5 years, then started to be a passive member,

reading the posts from the members that I know well. This was for the very best

of reasons. I now have a 13month old granddaughter, Amy, who is the light,

delight of and reason for my life. I spend as much time with her as possible and

did not know how much love my heart could hold till she came along.

 

I continue to be very well. I have a full social life, eating out without any

nervousness or fear, and eat normal portions at home, so normal that I now have

to watch my weight! Having that surgery was one of the best decisions I have

ever made. I always have a glass of water by my plate and end with a large mug

of tea, which helps to swish everything down. I take 20mg of omeprazole every

evening. And if I miss a dose I can expect to get heartburn, which is not good

news when you have the kind of messed-up oesophagus that I managed to develop by

my delay in getting help.

 

I see that Notan and continue to be the gurus of the Group and send them

both my love. Also to , the man who restored me to myself and who is so

generous in his support to all-comers. Also to Pippa, my homeland friend and the

names from the past - Sandy, , Kathie, Maggie, Andy, Tim and anyone who

remembers me.

 

With much love to Achalasians everywhere on this special day, from Ann in the

UK.XXXXX

[Guest guest]

6+ Years Post Myotomy and Doing Fine!

No one eating with me can tell there is anything wrong with my eating,

unless it is that I now eat faster than others. I eat whatever I want.

I almost never have spasms and achalasia rarely bothers me at night. I

do avoid eating to soon before bed, but usually I don't need much time

before bed.

I had swallowing problems going back to childhood. I don't know for sure

if it was achalasia related all those years ago because I was not tested

then. In fact I didn't tell my doctor I had a problem until I was in my

forties. I don't know why I got by without surgery that long or way

others can't. We are all different. Over the years I learned to feel it

happening and would leave a table before others could notice something

was wrong. I always looked to see where the restrooms were before

eating. I told my doctor about the problem and got the surgery because

it was getting to hard to deal with and hide. Hard to get to those

restrooms fast enough. Seems like a bad dream now.

Had some great times with this support group through it all.

notan

[Guest guest]

Ann wrote:

>

> ... I now have a 13month old granddaughter, Amy, who is the light,

> delight of and reason for my life. ..

>

Wonderful. Life is still there waiting for us. Good reason to get the

best treatment we can.

notan