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I had my esophagus removed completely. Has anyone else had this done?

Posted by Deb25NYRangers @NY Rangers! @debflint2, Aug 7 2:12pm

I had my esophagus completely removed, and it’s been almost five months since I’ve had the surgery done. I’m wondering if someone else has had the same surgery and how are you feeling? I’m still not feeling well, but I’m trying to power through. I’m looking for some help with my mental health and my health issues in general.

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alberton1 | @alberton1 | Sep 13 7:42am

I'm female 75yo coming up on a 1 year anniver of surgery; previously had chemo/rad. I am sleeping in bed, sometimes have regurgitation if I eat too late. Eat almost anything BUT it's been slow to learn. Lost a lot of weight, but have been slowly regaining some. Playing tennis w/ other ol' ladies, ride bike occ'ly & walk some. Give yourself a BIG hug, you/we've been thru a lot and be patient.

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faithmustardseed0424 | @faithmustardseed0424 | Sep 13 7:54am
In reply to @dkoehne "Mine was removed a little over two years ago. First few months were a measured adjustment,..." + (show)
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Mine was removed a little over two years ago. First few months were a measured adjustment, then at least a year of learning what I could eat and how much/what I could drink. Now I'm able to enjoy almost all of my former favorite foods and even an occasional careful cocktail. Sleep in an adjustable bed or recliner but don't require as much elevation as formerly. Starting to put on a modest amount of weight again although still about ten pound light for my height/age. Walk a five mile loop every morning, ride my bike. It is definitely a journey that goes from baby steps to strides over time. I absolutely understand it is easy to get discouraged. I just kept my eyes on the horizon.

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Good morning! My husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in February of this year and he did 4 rounds of chemo. He had surgery in June, not he has started another 4 rounds of chemo. His last one supposed to be next Tuesday, but he is in the hospital with severe stomach pain around his navel and the bottom of his stomach. Have you ever experienced that? If so what caused it?

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dkoehne | @dkoehne | Sep 13 9:52am

I experience pain when I eat too much, for example an entire sandwich, but the discomfort goes away within an hour or so. I think your husband is experiencing something different and it's good he is receiving professional care. Hping this resolves for you quickly.

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