Posted 11/2/2015 7:26 AM (GMT 0)
I read some "positive" posts to give people hope, and how they would do it again. I keep returning to this site to compare with others who have gone through this. I hate to be negative, but I can't imagine EVER being happy I did it. I carefully chose my GI surgeon and drove over 100 miles to see him. This has been the most miserable surgery after effects ever. It's been 6 1/2 weeks, and I am waiting to feel better. I am seriously beginning to wonder if I am going to live through this. I am jealous of those who say how wonderful it turned out, and how they could eat. Sure, I'm not taking PPIs anymore, but in exchange, the dysphagia and discomfort has been so miserable, it is definitely worse. Food just sits in my esophagus for a long time, and it is awful guessing how uncomfortable my next meal or snack will be. I keep hoping for a successful outcome, but I am doubtful. The last 2 days, I have taken less antacids, so I should think that I'm progressing, but I don't know. I fear medical intervention any time now. It is really scary. Despite forcing food and supplements, I lost 15 pounds, and can barely keep 100 pounds on. If I make it, I will definitely return and post how well it went, but right now I am just trying to survive.