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← Return to POEM Surgery for Achalasia
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Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 15, 2023 | Replies (105)
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Thank you Margaret .. firstly , I have Jackhammer oesophagus, as well as achalasia type 111, I just wondered if there’s a big difference in the feeling you have in your chest once you've had the procedure.??? I’m just worried that I would be aware of my oesophagus being unable to function properly. I’m having an extended P.O.E.M , where the doc will cut the muscle at the bottom and cut all the way up the oesophagus also. I’m quite frightened of the after effects . How are you feeling now ?... I do hope all is well !
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Yes all is well. Thank you. I was so scared to have the procedure but felt I had no choice as eating had become such a challenge. When I saw your post I looked into jackhammer esophagus and read about the spasms associated with the condition. I can tell you that all of my issues associated with achalasia were alleviated once I had the POEM. I had nocturnal cough and terrible chest pains prior to the procedure. Swallowing water let alone food was a challenge. To answer your question my chest felt no differently after the procedure. I feel “normal” again so I’ll give another shout out to Dr. Kahaleh and his team at RWJ in New Brunswick NJ for giving me quality of life. My only post op issue was a bit of reflux which subsided after a few weeks. My follow up endoscopy in April was good.