I noticed on a previous post that you could recommend Mayos in Scotsdale. Could you contact me and give me more information. I am an Arizonian also....
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vembeth@...
bethmartin03
Feb 1, 2005 1:52 pm
Thanks Cindi. Sometimes I think I am nuts and maybe am developing some kind of mental disorder. How has your treatment progressed ? Did you have surgery? I am...
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ROBERT J. SKINNER
bobskinner46
Feb 1, 2005 1:52 pm
AFTER I HAD MY SURGERY FOR ACHALASIA I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH A UPSET STOMACH AFTER I EAT. I ALSO HAVE A BAD TASTE IN MOUTH AND MY LIPS FEEL A LITTLE CHAPPED....
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mc wagner
dtfanx
Feb 1, 2005 2:19 pm
How long ago was your surgery? mc wagner ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 250MB free storage. Do more. Manage less....
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greenridge2003
Feb 1, 2005 2:23 pm
Were you on antibiotics? Many will leave a metalic taste. They could also upset your stomach or it may just be from the manipulation during surgery....
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ROBERT SKINNER
bobskinner46
Feb 1, 2005 5:28 pm
mc wagner <dtfanx@...> wrote:How long ago was your surgery? mc wagner MY SURGERY WAS DONE ON NOVEMBER 16, 2004 BOB SKINNER ... Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail...
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carolina moon
wooleeacre
Feb 1, 2005 5:39 pm
Thanks.... I will remember!! Carolyn mc wagner <dtfanx@...> wrote: Carolyn - Mom of Cameron, It has actually been 1 and a half years since my myotomy....
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Cindi Wilmot
cindiscandles2
Feb 1, 2005 6:24 pm
did they do a wrap? perhaps your stomach aches come when you eat a bit too much? The wraps can make your stomach smaller initially (although mine seems to...
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Cindi Wilmot
cindiscandles2
Feb 1, 2005 6:26 pm
Yes, I slept sitting up for months. I had surgery last April and it has made a great difference. Cindi...
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Cindi Wilmot
cindiscandles2
Feb 1, 2005 6:27 pm
also, the mucous has stopped. I used to get it all through my system, too,
now that you mention it. Have you talked to your GI about surgery, dilation or...
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mc wagner
dtfanx
Feb 1, 2005 6:52 pm
Cindi is right on about the wrap. In addition - maybe just not used to food going in on a regular basis. This happened to me, and, like the stomach...
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mmlwd
Feb 1, 2005 8:25 pm
Thanks Sheila. Von ... His direct ... Shelia...
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L O'Neill
summerhillin...
Feb 1, 2005 9:30 pm
O.K. every body the girl from Canada finally got into see someone!!! I see Dr Rice for surgery this coming Wednesday the (9th of Feb). What I would like to...
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Andrea Bleasdale
andreabrent2002
Feb 1, 2005 9:45 pm
YEAH Lorraine!! I'm so happy for you!! How nice to be able to have your surgery so soon.. (unlike waiting 3 months just for an appt, and then even longer for...
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LunaIam2@...
lunaiam2
Feb 1, 2005 10:25 pm
Hello Lorraine In reference to your comment: O.K. every body the girl from Canada finally got into see someone That is wonderful new! Are you aware that...
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sheliahelm
Feb 2, 2005 3:01 am
Great news for you!!!! I am awaiting a call from Dr. Rice to schedule the removal of my "E". I had Heller Myotomy in March 04 and unfortunately it did not...
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JMB000001@...
msjanb2001
Feb 2, 2005 3:21 am
In a message dated 2/1/2005 4:47:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, summerhillinteriors@... writes: What I would like to know from all you Dr Rice patients and...
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toomuchclutter
Feb 2, 2005 3:59 pm
You sound so optimistic. As they say "You go girl!!!" Attitude is most of it. Surely the recovery will be longer, but having the problem resolved is much...
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: b i a n c k a :
biancka_girrrl
Feb 2, 2005 5:11 pm
Yep, I have to go back to the hospital for dilations. The results of my manometry weren't too bad but they weren't good either. The pressure is just too high...
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toomuchclutter
Feb 2, 2005 5:25 pm
This is a recent article about dilations from that website I check on often. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?CMD=search&DB=pubmed I think there...
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Edward Fitzgerald
edfitz65
Feb 2, 2005 6:41 pm
Hi Biancka, Sorry to hear that you have to have dilations, hope they will help. I think it is good that they keep you in the hospital to keep a watch on...
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mc wagner
dtfanx
Feb 2, 2005 7:09 pm
Biancka - I also had dilation after myotomy. My surgeon recommended the dilation instead of further surgery, telling me he hoped to get 7-8 years from...
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Andrea Bleasdale
andreabrent2002
Feb 2, 2005 7:13 pm
Hi Biancka, Thanks for your other email this morning, I really appreciate it. I'm sorry to hear you are having such a tough time. I can't imagine what you...
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biancka_girrrl
Feb 2, 2005 7:19 pm
Thank you for your reply, Edward. I have a feeling mine are going to be temporary fixes too. I am sure I will have my E removed within 5 years for sure. Not...
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Heather Perko
foxperkos
Feb 2, 2005 7:48 pm
Biancka, I am so sorry to hear that you have to go through what sounds like some pretty aggressive dilations. Hopefully they will give you some relief though...
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sld102
Feb 2, 2005 11:15 pm
I am headed to TCC for my second dilation after surgery which was done dec 1st,04.I have it done feb 7th.Dr Rice told me I may have to have 2-3 dilations.So...
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JMB000001@...
msjanb2001
Feb 2, 2005 11:56 pm
In a message dated 2/2/2005 12:33:52 PM Eastern Standard Time, biancka@... writes: Thank you again for all the wonderful support from this...
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shelia.helm@...
sheliahelm
Feb 3, 2005 12:03 am
Bianka, I had Heller done in March of O4, and Dilation in November 04 without success. I am not telling you this to discourage you!!!! But I had about 2 ...
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Sandra Holt-Smith
sholtsmith
Feb 3, 2005 12:06 am
Hello Everyone, For the past couple of years I have been organizing a luncheon with my fellow Achalasians from the bay /Northern CA/ West Coast/ or anyone ...
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jmimms33
Feb 3, 2005 12:10 am
Just thought I would let you all know..all the talk about ID braclets made me think about not having one anymore...I found a site that has pretty cool options....