Esophagectomy surgery: Want to know what to expect

Posted by survivorsuz @survivorsuz, Jun 27, 2019

Has anyone experienced a minimally invasive surgery for esophageal cancer (squamous cell type)? Wanting to know what to expect please.

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loribroda | @loribroda | Mar 11, 2022

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Of, course, @loribroda. My good thoughts go with you. How are you feeling?" + (show)

Well, I guess I'm feeling fine, just tired all the time. I got the results from the PET scan just now, but don't understand a word they said, so I will talk with my doctor on Monday.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 11, 2022

In reply to @loribroda "Yes, I will. Right now I am scheduled for a bronchial biopsy on March 21st. The..." + (show)

Of, course, @loribroda. My good thoughts go with you. How are you feeling?

loribroda | @loribroda | Mar 11, 2022

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hi @loribroda I'm glad to hear that you are getting a PET scan today. This has..." + (show)

Yes, I will. Right now I am scheduled for a bronchial biopsy on March 21st. The doctor will look at the PET scan and contact me on Monday, and see what else needs to be done. Thank you for caring 🙂

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Mar 11, 2022

In reply to @loribroda "I go this morning for a PET scan. The pulmonary doctor called me the other day,..." + (show)

Hi @loribroda

I'm glad to hear that you are getting a PET scan today. This has been a stressful time for you.

Will you provide an update after you get the results?

loribroda | @loribroda | Mar 11, 2022

In reply to @colleenyoung "Any update, Lori? How are you doing?" + (show)

I go this morning for a PET scan. The pulmonary doctor called me the other day, FINALLY, and said that they want to do a biopsy on my lung and my lymph node. She will discuss more with me after the PET scan. Thank you all for your concern!!

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 7, 2022

In reply to @loribroda "I just received a message on MyChart through Henry Ford Health, that someone is supposed to..." + (show)

Any update, Lori? How are you doing?

loribroda | @loribroda | Feb 28, 2022

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Great idea, Lori. Will this appointment be with a GI specialist at University of Michigan?" + (show)

Yes, it will and they are supposed to have lawyers on hand, if it's determined that the surgeon did something wrong!!!

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 28, 2022

In reply to @loribroda "I sure will, my appointment at U of M Ann Arbor is March 25, to get..." + (show)

Great idea, Lori. Will this appointment be with a GI specialist at University of Michigan?

loribroda | @loribroda | Feb 28, 2022

In reply to @hopeful33250 "I can certainly understand your frustration, @loribroda . The medical system is overwhelmed right now. My..." + (show)

I sure will, my appointment at U of M Ann Arbor is March 25, to get a second opinion.

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 28, 2022

In reply to @loribroda "I just received a message on MyChart through Henry Ford Health, that someone is supposed to..." + (show)

I can certainly understand your frustration, @loribroda . The medical system is overwhelmed right now. My daughter is an RN and she is very much aware of it. They have responded and this is a good thing.

I would be interested in hearing from you again. Will you post again after you talk with the doctor?