← Return to Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect
DiscussionEsophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect
Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Mar 22, 2023 | Replies (95)Comment receiving replies
Replies to "Hi @survivorsuz, How are you doing; did you undergo surgery? I’d really like to hear from..."
Sorry for the delayed response but I'm doing EXTREMELY well thank you!! I believe you asked the stage & type: stage III of squamous cell carcinoma. There was some compromise in how the surgery could be performed because of scar tissue I have after an upper left lobectomy from a different type of cancer.
It's been 7 months post surgery and I can't believe how good I feel. Eating most 'normal' foods (except spicy and raw veggies), and have energy & strength back. I even shoveled the snow 3 times this winter and lifted a lot of boxes during a move to a new house last month.
Never would have thought I'd be doing so well from how difficult the first month was. But so blessed to be healthy now.
Thanks for asking.