Thats great news and a Great start to a new year versus last year huh? I hope things continue for you to do so well!!! Tonia -- In achalasia@yahoogroups.com,...
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Carrie Bartolino
jfbartolino2002
Jan 1, 2007 3:45 pm
2 months post op I had an open myotomy I went to daughters house for
dinner I Ate most everything What I didn't eat was things I was afraid to
eat No...
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Ann Higgs
lilac_blosso...
Jan 1, 2007 4:13 pm
Dear Vinnie, It is good to hear from you and know that you are doing so well. It is a good tactic to look back and compare your situation with a past time, in...
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Huyben Precious Balance
jennarosehuyben
Jan 1, 2007 4:13 pm
Hi Tonia Jenna has not had surgury but she always has a harder time with swollowing and mucus in the throat when she has a cold. Also I understand that...
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Ann Higgs
lilac_blosso...
Jan 1, 2007 4:21 pm
Dear Carrie, This must be quite an emotional time for you, and for your daughter. I bet she thought it was wonderful to see you being able to eat properly...
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Ann Higgs
lilac_blosso...
Jan 1, 2007 4:26 pm
Dear Amanda, Many congratulations on your engagement. What a great year 2006 turned out to be for you. I hope that 2007 will also be a very happy and healthy...
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Amanda
mandyw1011
Jan 1, 2007 6:46 pm
Yes, 2006 has been a big year of ups and downs for me. It definitly ended on a high note :). We haven't done any serious planning yet for our wedding because...
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let45ride
Jan 1, 2007 9:10 pm
Amanda, I want to add my congratulations to you and your fiance! How exciting! I wish you continued good swallowing and good luck in starting your wedding...
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Pippa
manchesterpippa
Jan 1, 2007 10:21 pm
Hello Brenda I hope you and Brian are well, did you have a good Christmas? Looks like there are a few of us that have had surgery in the past 12 months
some...
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Nate Hagens
thelastsasqu...
Jan 1, 2007 10:37 pm
hi all i infrequently read this list - last year i was diagnosed with 'evolving achalasia' as my LES pressure was low - well, i think, unfortunately, it has...
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carolina moon
wooleeacre
Jan 1, 2007 11:00 pm
... Hope it is better! Cameron is doing really well. Had his 18month check up and everything is wonderful. He can eat anything... but he wets his esophagus...
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let45ride
Jan 2, 2007 1:09 am
Pippa, I'm so glad to hear that you're eating well and putting on weight! It does help to look back to last year to really see your improvement! We spent 4...
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toniasdogsandi
Jan 2, 2007 2:06 am
Hi Nate-Sorry to hear things have gotton worse for you. My son age 13 has A and he just had his operation done Oct 27th at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio by DR...
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toniasdogsandi
Jan 2, 2007 2:15 am
Thanks Carolyn- Glad he is doing so well,thats great! James seems to be ok now.I just believ it was this cold.I have not talked to Rice yet,I will just wait...
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carolina moon
wooleeacre
Jan 2, 2007 3:02 am
Hey Tonia. It was Dr. Patti in San Francisco. with Dr. Farmer the Chief of Peds Surg. assisting Wow, I hope this year is so much better for you than this...
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notan ostrich
notan_ostrich
Jan 2, 2007 3:54 am
... Your good news does me good to hear it. notan...
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notan ostrich
notan_ostrich
Jan 2, 2007 3:55 am
... You can call Mayo and ask them who does Heller's myotomy for achalasia. Ask who is the best and who does the most. You may get different answers. Also I...
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Beverly James
blond1b
Jan 2, 2007 5:19 am
Jo, Addressing your pregnancy concerns, I had had swallowing problems and was only diagnosed as far as "spasming esophogus" until after my first pregnancy in...
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Joanne Field
star_jof
Jan 2, 2007 8:22 am
Beverley Thank you so much for taking the time to reply to me. I have been in 2 minds about chasing up my surgeon and trying to get the operation date pulled...
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neasnitram
Jan 2, 2007 8:33 am
Wishing you all a healthier new year, just a question I had my myotomy without wrap 19th oct 2006 and had a endoscopy 22 dec, due to continued problems with...
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Joanne Field
star_jof
Jan 2, 2007 8:37 am
Lynda This does ring some bells with me, I am currently waiting for the myotomy operation but do recall this oesophagus spasm higher up being mentioned as ...
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neasnitram
Jan 2, 2007 9:19 am
Joanne, No improvement re spasms and regurgitation, however if i can with lots of liquid and re-swallowing get things down, no longer have the heavy feeling of...
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Joanne Field
star_jof
Jan 2, 2007 2:33 pm
I've just heard from my surgeon - I'm going to see him on 15th January for another consultation and see if he can pull my appointment for the HM forward a...
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let45ride
Jan 2, 2007 2:53 pm
Joanne, I'm so sorry to hear that you didn't get as much relief from your myotomy as you hoped! Did you ever have a manometry, or are you scheduled to have...
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let45ride
Jan 2, 2007 2:57 pm
Joanne, Sorry! I meant to address my last message to Lynda! I am glad to hear that you have an appointment soon, though. You've probably learned a few more...
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Joanne Field
star_jof
Jan 2, 2007 3:08 pm
Hi Brenda I've not had the Myotomy yet - waiting for that at the moment, seeing my surgeon for another chat on 15th Jan. I had the manometry test - not a ...
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neasnitram
Jan 2, 2007 3:30 pm
Brenda, I had my first mamometry about eight years ago when that identified the achalasia, that the LES was not relaxing, also a barium swallow that identified...
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neasnitram
Jan 2, 2007 3:41 pm
Brenda, I had my first manometry about 8 years ago and Achalasia was identified, failure of the LES to relax, also a barium swallow identified abnormal spasms,...
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Pippa
manchesterpippa
Jan 2, 2007 3:55 pm
Well done Jo Stick to your guns girl, and tell him how poorly you have been fingers
crossed you can get and earlier date for you HM Love Pippa PS got your...
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Carrie Bartolino
jfbartolino2002
Jan 2, 2007 4:17 pm
I had open myotomy Oct 24 My suture line is still sore and tender Is this
normal ?? Carrie...
