10th Anniversary

[ccfc]

Hi everyone, just wanted to share with you that it is 10 years ago today I had my oesophagectomy. The early years were quite challenging with several stretches, 2 dumping episodes where I passed out ( both times luckily just missing hitting my head on the basin as I went down) Not to mention the food situation. Can I eat that? If so how much? But recent years I’ve learnt what my limits are. I can now eat anything, just in smaller quantities. I have built my fitness up by walking every day and am enjoying life. If anyone reading this is at the start of their journey, there are tough times ahead but like me you will come out the other side. I know it’s a Monday, but my wife and I are going to raise a glass of wine this evening to the last 10 years thanks to my brilliant surgeon, Mr. Marzouk.

Best Wishes, James.

[Mauser1905]

Well done sire. congratulations on the 10th year mark.

[petercaron in reply to Mauser1905]

congratulations on your 10 year anniversary. I am just past my 5 yr anniversary and like you, life is pretty good after a few tough times at the beginning.

I like you can eat, drink just about anything.

[over2you]

congratulations to you I’m in my 9th year - life is precious and ordinary little things mean so much - well done and wishing you many more years ahead

[Cavalier3]

CONGRATULATIONS🥂 It’s always so good to hear such a positive story. I’m 19 months post IL and although I still have bad days they are few and getting better. The greatest help is learning from this group and people brave enough to share their experiences. Enjoy your celebration

[adela1 in reply to Cavalier3]

Oh very well done! Such an encouragement to everyone.

[ccfc in reply to Cavalier3]

Thanks. It’s during the bad days you have to keep telling yourself things will get better. Good luck.

[Molly14]

congratulations James 🎉 - hope you enjoyed that glass of wine ! Im 7yrs on and I’ve just about got it all figured out - all the best

[hunsdon]

hi congratulations I am also 10 years and living my life the best I can the same as you xx

[telford-hiker]

wow congratulations..👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 🥂

[Cavalier3 in reply to telford-hiker]

I hope your doing ok… thinking of you xx

[telford-hiker in reply to Cavalier3]

Feel ok today after 7 days ..thanks..🙏🏻 Roll on cycle 2 🤮😁😁

[Cavalier3 in reply to telford-hiker]

It’s shite but you’ve got this! 👊🏻 Xxx

[telford-hiker in reply to Cavalier3]

❤️🙏🏻

[HONORIUS]

Congratulations: a significant day, and I send every good wish for many, many more.

[Rowland]

congratulations! It was my 10th anniversary earlier this year and sounds like a very similar journey- we are blessed to have recovered and still be here enjoying life! 👏👏

[Mick]

Well done, Snap, I passed my 10th in February. Dates not to be forgotten, surgery on the 1st Feb 2012, discharged on 14th (Valentines day) Feb 2012. up to being discharged I habdn`t eaten solid food but the dr discharging me said well you can have small meals at home.

[Steve101]

my wife is 8/years post op - all going well (with a few bumps on the road along the way. ). Great to hear the positive feedback.

[liz_crisp]

Well done, here's to the next 10 cheers 🥂

[Kentishred]

Congratulations! 10 years is a great mile stone. I'm just over 2 and a half years post surgery and still figuring some things out, but I think I'm doing well so far. Every day is a celebration. Enjoy the next 10 years.

[purplekey]

congratulations James. So wonderful to hear your news and you certainly give hope and inspiration to me.x

[ccfc in reply to purplekey]

Thankyou. I’m really pleased it’s given you that.

[Deeedals]

CONGRATULATIONS! I’m 17 months post Ivor Lewis and despite some setbacks, life is good.

I love this group and look forward to celebrating annually too!

[Alireza123]

Very good 10 years. Nice. But I dont know that I can live after esophagectomy. Iam 32. I had a transhiatal esophagectomy for achalasia one year ago. Ok I am so happy for you James. My name is Alireza from Iran.

[ccfc in reply to Alireza123]

One year is still very early days. After this operation our lives change forever and in the early days, like you are in it can seem quite daunting but over time you will learn to adapt and start enjoying life again. Possibly even more than before the op because I think you appreciate it more. Good luck and best wishes. James.

[Mentalmicky6]

Congratulations I'm 10 years as well post IL and still working at 74 (plumber)

[kiddy]

Congratulations. I’m 6years . Still making adaptions to food. But yes new normal and living life to the full.

Best Wishes

Debbie

[Notknowmuch]

Biggest Congratulations to you and your loved one on your amazing 10th anniversary 👍🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[Popsic]

Congratulations on 10 yrs, amazing. Surgeons are brilliant aren't they