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[Johnwillmac]

I was diagnosed in April 2020 with Esophageal cancer. I had chemo/radiation for 6 weeks, 4 weeks recuperation then an esophagectomy. The operation ran into some surprises but my surgeon did many many of these operations and was able to switch up mid operation and complete it. My recuperation was a text book of great. I stayed in the hospital 8 days and never had to use my feed tube. I was eating solids by the time I went home. I turned 60 in June and I know how extremely lucky I am. I can eat anything I ate before. I have dumping spells but there is no pattern . These are a small price to pay for being alive and eating what I want.

[Mauser1905]

Welcome Johnwillmac to the community.

Its good to hear your story. Hope you continue to do what is working for you now.

Suggest adding a bit of the healthcare information (from your region/national) for more use of the users on this forum. If you are happy to share, offcourse.

[Molly14]

Great story John - all the very best !

[Townley]

Well done . What a great message for those with oesophagus problems!

[Kentishred]

That is so good to hear keep going ehat your doing keep in touch eith your health care team. I know that I had great support from St Thomas's Upper GI team and from my local hospital so use those resorses and keep well.

[Notknowmuch]

Great news John! Very happy to hear of the good recovery with surgery and being able to get back to eating. Wishing you continual improvement.

[Johnwillmac]

Thanks Notknowmuch, great handle.

[Janashlin]

All the best, sounds like you have been extremely lucky and it’s nice to hear that some people have a smooth ride.