Barretts Esophagus: Re-section surgery.

[orcaeight]

I am 56 years old.  Five pyhysicians tell me that I need a Re-section.  No cancer yet found.  Two endoscopic procedures.  More than 50 biopsies.  Phathology read by University of Washington Barretts Program, and at Harvard/Beth Israel.

High Grade dysplasia covering 7cm.

What is life like after surgery.  Compared to life and food as I now know it?  Is there a life?  Do I live off of baby food; inactive, and disabled??

[Sandplayer]

I was suprised and relieved to find people out there who have had a Esophagectomy. I had mine in May 1999. Recovery has been extremely slow for me, had Golden Staph one week after operation. Some say it takes time and others wonder why I'm not back to 'normal'. The operation was scary for me, more out of fear than anything else. Any support on what to eat to stop Dumping Syndrome, Diarrhoea, Nausea and occasional sudden weakness.I'm sorry my imput seems negative, the truth is I wouldn't be writing this now if it wasn't for the operation. It has been impossible to find people who now what I am going through. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

[orcaeight]

Chicken Soup: Excellent, to the point and reassuring advice.  I am moving forward immediately.  Surgery on Dec. 7th.  Am in the finest of medical hands at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle.

Mary.  You are right-on!  My mental/spritual state is in first-rate form.  

Sincere thanks to each or you....

[MARY ANN]

i am so glad chicken soup was able to help you i was trying to do some reserch on the subject and was not having much luck .may god bless you i pray your surgery goes well and your recovery is fast .recovery on any major surgery is 90% mental keep your sprits strong and i believe the rest will follow.i had colon surgery and i have come avery long way in a very short time and i credit this to god and a good positive attiude and a strong will to beat what ever they through my way .and i believe you can do the same .wishing you well .mary ann