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Help with post surgery symptoms baffling docs.
Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Sep 7, 2025 | Replies (15)Comment receiving replies
My husband had an esophagectomy last December 18 and was in the hospital for 6 months due to leaks and strictures. He was coughing and bringing up mucus and throwing up. He is home now, and although it has gotten somewhat better, he had a dilation and stent put in. They keep telling him it’s just a matter of time before it stops. I hope they’re right.
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Thanks for posting. Did he have his colon used or stomach? My guy is in the hospital now after having been discharged in late June after 2 months in hospital post surgery. He had leaks too. He did pretty well the first 2 months honestly till the coughing and retching was getting out of hand...same deal, mucous, bile etc. He was admitted from the ER to get a definitive diagnosis and plan in place. The barium from the first test has not completely left his body so until that happens he cant have the endoscopy. The doc thinks that will tell them more. Ugh...at least I see on this platform that most survive the surgery. It's just a long haul and everyone's journey is unique.