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POEM Surgery for Achalasia

Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 15, 2023 | Replies (105)
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@colleenyoung

Hi @corilee21, welcome. I'm sorry to hear that you father is still experiencing a lot of bleeding. I'm tagging fellow members @margaretmary @jenniferb @dstb83bb @franduffy @addiquijote and @patriciashort in the hopes that they will return to help answer some of your questions regarding POEM surgery.

Has your father considered a second opinion? What questions do you have?

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franduffy | @franduffy | Apr 6, 2021

Hi I’m so sorry to hear this ...I had no problem with the surgery itself , therefore unable to help . I do hope he heals soon . Good luck !

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margaretmary | @margaretmary | Apr 6, 2021

Hi Corilee, I'm very sorry to hear of the mishap during your Dad's attempted POEM. I had a successful uneventful procedure in January 2019. Will there possibly be a healing period for your Dad and then another attempt? An FYI, there is a percentage of POEM recipients who develop reflux post op and I happen to be one of the lucky recipients.
I have been battling it for quite some time and I developed an esophageal ulcer and was placed on mega doses of pantoprazole to heal the ulcer. I remain on 40 mg daily. I've made all dietary adjustments to combat it. My surgeon recommended I have a TIF (fundoplication) but after having read all the experiences of failed and slipped TIF'S on Mayo Connect I have no plans to do so. Anyone out there who has had a POEM and now suffers with reflux? . Would appreciate hearing from you. Corilee, my best to your Dad and hoping a resolution is on the horizon.

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