Hi iamloco724 I had Barretts Esophagus and silent reflux with chronic cough. In October 2008, I had an esophagectomy and a Roux-en-Y. I don't use my stomach at all, the lower portion of my esophagus...
hehe1nw Thanks for the well wishes. Good health to you. amo I had mild dysplasia. My nissan was still intact. I didn't have the typical sign of reflux. My main symptom was a persistant cough. Since...
hehe1nw For several months I had silent reflux (no pain or acid regurgitation) My symptoms were stomach tenderness, shortness of breath, chronic sinus infections and uncontrollable cough. I am 42...
Hi Motox For several months I had silent reflux (no pain or acid regurgitation) My symptoms were stomach tenderness, shortness of breath, chronic sinus infections and cough. I am 42 years old and was...
I hope your husband is doing well. I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and Barretts Esophagus in 2001. I was given nexium which worked for a few years. In 2003, I had a nissan fundiplication to fix...
Hey all. I am a few days shy of 2 months post op eshophagectomy surgery. Although the sugery and recovery was more than I expected I am truly glad I had it. Since the surgery I have lost 40 pounds...
I was diagnsosed with Barretts in 2001 and am still living. Barretts is not necessarily a death sentence. Please see your doctor and take your medications as prescibed. In 2003, I had a nissan...
Katie Sue I had my espohagectomy on Oct6. It was more than I expected. A portion of my esophagus was removed, stomach detached, and my esophagus is connected directly to my intestines (roux y). I...
/community/emoticons/turn.gif week post op. On Oct 6 had esophagectomy. The surgery was more than I expected. A portion of my esophagus was removed, my stomach was detached and my intestines are now...
The esophagectomy surgery was more than I expected. A protion of my esophagus was removed, stomach detached and my interestines attached to the esophagus (roux y). I spent 2 1/2 days in ICU but was...
Hi KatieSue I am scheduled for an esophagectomy on Oct 6. I am scared to death but the thoughts of getting cancer is scarier. I will keep you posted....
Hi all I am so glad I found this site, I have been a member for about a month. I was diagnosed with Barretts Esophagus in 2001. I was prescribed Nexium. In 2003, I was having severe reflux which...
My surgery date is October 6. The surgeon is also going to perform a bronchoscopy to make sure there silent reflux is the only reason for the hoarseness and cough....
I will post the surgery date when it is set. Thanks for the support....
I am 42 years old and have had Barretts Esophagus for about 7 years. When I was diagnosed, the Dr prescribed Nexium 40 mg a day, my reflux was so severe I couldn't even drink water without getting...