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Has anybody had a cardioplasty for achalasia?

Pennynobby

•11 years ago

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, In 1994 I had Achalasia. In 2007 I had the Heller surgery.. Looking for people 70-80 who have had surgery or esophagectomy.

Just completed week of tests with my doctor and told at my age (74) surgery not a option. No mobility left in esophagus. I am looking for people age 70-80 who...

Just completed week of tests with my doctor and told at my age (74) surgery not ...

JoanneIrene

•11 years ago

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Can you share your personal experience after a transhiatal surgery? How was your postop ? Did you have postop. complications? Which ones?

I am going to have transhiatal surgery very soon and I want to have as much information as possible , specially about the first weeks after op. Thanks

I am going to have transhiatal surgery very soon and I want to have as much info...

trinta

•11 years ago

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Lansoprazole

Hi my Oncologist has changed my medication to Lansoprazole 30mg one a day so i took one yesterday morning but i had the worst night ever guzzling Gaviscon !!!!...

Hi my Oncologist has changed my medication to Lansoprazole 30mg one a day so i t...

margie1

•11 years ago

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I have Achalasia. I've had two procedures to fix this. Now it seems like its worst!!! My stomach feels full after eating just a little. Why?

Dlove0723

•11 years ago

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Has anyone heard or had scope clips put in a fistula ????

Has anyone heard or had scope clips put in a fistula ???? My hubby had an Ivor Lewis 5 years ago now he has a fistula from the oesophagus he has left to his...

Has anyone heard or had scope clips put in a fistula ???? My hubby had an Ivor L...

callyann

•11 years ago

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Abnormal cells

I had a call in January from the hospital, advising they had found abnormal cells when I had my routine gastroscopy in December. I was diagnosed with Barratt's...

I had a call in January from the hospital, advising they had found abnormal cell...

GrannySmith

•11 years ago

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Help with Heartburn

Hi does anyone know what i can do to prevent/relieve heartburn? I seem to be getting it more these days, i have had it all day today since waking up. I have...

Hi does anyone know what i can do to prevent/relieve heartburn? I seem to be get...

margie1

•11 years ago

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hello, I am 6 weeks post op, I had keyhole surgery. I am still having a problem with my breathing and can only have water as here is a leak

where the oesophagus was joined to the stomach. I have a temporary stent fitted and am having liquid food via a tube.During surgery my spleen was damaged so...

where the oesophagus was joined to the stomach. I have a temporary stent fitted ...

prissymissy

•11 years ago

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Hi has anyone got any ideas how to calm down acid reflux .. I am 2 years post op and get it nearly every night it really burns my throat..

Gerard

•11 years ago

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Nothing taste good

My husband had his esophagus removed in jan/2014, he had Barret's esophagus with high grade dysplasia he has a lot of trouble eating and has lost 30 lbs...i'm...

My husband had his esophagus removed in jan/2014, he had Barret's esophagus with...

cobaltgal

•11 years ago

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I have a lump on my right rib & was concerned about it my surgeon which is 4.6 hrs away. Suggested oncologist looked at it and too felt

It and stated it could be subcutaneous fat it is painful at times anyone else experience this??

It and stated it could be subcutaneous fat it is painful at times anyone else ex...

listen

•11 years ago

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Pyloric Sphincter open - but stomach still not emptying

My wife had her pyloric sphincter stretched today and botox injected. The pyloric sphincter is open can see it on photograph. The NG tube is still inserted....

My wife had her pyloric sphincter stretched today and botox injected. The pylor...

Steve101

•11 years ago

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Help please!

My wife had surgery for oesophageal cancer 5 weeks ago. T2 N0. M0. All went well at first. Then she developed pneumonia and aspirated bile. She had...

My wife had surgery for oesophageal cancer 5 weeks ago. T2 N0. M0. All went we...

Steve101

•11 years ago

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Is there anyone who took the decision not to go for surgical solution after chemo and radio and follow a surveillance of the tumor?

I had adjuvant chemo and radio and my tumor close to stomach was T3N2M0 and now is T2N0M0 and after an endoscopy the biopsia shows no cancer activity. I will...

I had adjuvant chemo and radio and my tumor close to stomach was T3N2M0 and now ...

trinta

•11 years ago

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Do I have 'silent' oesophageal reflux?

I have had a persistant, non productive, irritating cough for 15 years. It keeps me awake at night (my husband now sleeps in another room) and has led to the...

I have had a persistant, non productive, irritating cough for 15 years. It keep...

exDancer

•11 years ago

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Hi does any one else suffer from lots of burping after eating it goes on for about an hour? Regards Gerard

Gerard

•11 years ago

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Its been 6 months since my surgery, 6weeks since chemo still no appetite still feeling nauseaus especially when eating.

Im eating cause I know I have to but could quite happily have nothing. Try to have fortisip drinks and things with complan in but they tend to go straight...

Im eating cause I know I have to but could quite happily have nothing. Try to ha...

COL21

•11 years ago

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I MIGHT BE OUT OF REMISSION .I HAD SQAUMOUS CELL STAGE 3 I HAD CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIOTHERAPY WAS DOING REALLY WELL THEN FOOD STARTED

STICKING JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS .I AM IN PAIN SO I AM BACK ON MY MST AGAIN I HAVE A PET SCAN SOON AN D OTHER SCOPE .THEY HAVE FOUND ANOTHER AREA CONCERN I...

STICKING JUST BEFORE CHRISTMAS .I AM IN PAIN SO I AM BACK ON MY MST AGAIN I HAVE...

annie1234

•11 years ago

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All posts for June 2014

Has anybody had a cardioplasty for achalasia?

, In 1994 I had Achalasia. In 2007 I had the Heller surgery.. Looking for people 70-80 who have had surgery or esophagectomy.

Can you share your personal experience after a transhiatal surgery? How was your postop ? Did you have postop. complications? Which ones?

Lansoprazole

I have Achalasia. I've had two procedures to fix this. Now it seems like its worst!!! My stomach feels full after eating just a little. Why?

Has anyone heard or had scope clips put in a fistula ????

Abnormal cells

Help with Heartburn

hello, I am 6 weeks post op, I had keyhole surgery. I am still having a problem with my breathing and can only have water as here is a leak

Hi has anyone got any ideas how to calm down acid reflux .. I am 2 years post op and get it nearly every night it really burns my throat..

Nothing taste good

I have a lump on my right rib & was concerned about it my surgeon which is 4.6 hrs away. Suggested oncologist looked at it and too felt

Pyloric Sphincter open - but stomach still not emptying

Help please!

Is there anyone who took the decision not to go for surgical solution after chemo and radio and follow a surveillance of the tumor?

Do I have 'silent' oesophageal reflux?

Hi does any one else suffer from lots of burping after eating it goes on for about an hour? Regards Gerard

Its been 6 months since my surgery, 6weeks since chemo still no appetite still feeling nauseaus especially when eating.

I MIGHT BE OUT OF REMISSION .I HAD SQAUMOUS CELL STAGE 3 I HAD CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIOTHERAPY WAS DOING REALLY WELL THEN FOOD STARTED

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