No Gary, you didn't misread this post. I am the author and have my surgery Tuesday. These feeds have a tendency of becoming convoluted over time as folks forget the original question and run off on tangents. I do have your phone number and plan on reaching out to you at some point. I am having it done at Mayo Phoenix and trust my team implicitly. I know it's going to be a difficult journey but I am a tough old bird with good health and a positive attitude, to say nothing of my 5 children and 6 grandkids to keep me motivated. I have read several of your posts and you've already helped me. I'll be in touch. Thanks.

Glad you're doing better. What types of food can you eat after an esophagus removal . And was it taking your stomach and making part of it a substitute esophagus or something else ?

@mrgvw, sometimes it can be confusing who is responding to whom. This blog post helps to explain.

- Replies and @mentions: How do I know who is replying to whom? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/newsfeed-post/replies-and-mentions-how-do-i-know-who-is-replying-to-whom/

I also noticed that you generously offered your personal phone number to connect with members. Connect is a public forum. We recommend sharing personal contact information using the secure private message function. I might also add that by sharing here in the forum, you are connecting with several people and many can benefit from your experiences and group support. I've really appreciated everything you've openly shared in the Esophageal Cancer support group, giving hope and practical strategies. Thank you.