Josh, I am a 34 year old who was diagnosed with GERD and Barretts last year some time. If you search you will see all of my "freaking out" threads that I posted. Don't have time to go into this a ton...
In Kansas City, the unaimous response to Hill, or any other parital wrap seems to be the same: "Its less effective overall so I don't recommend it". Seems everyone around here wants to go in once...
Lets see. Side effect were very minimal, but they may be because I only had a cm or so of barretts to begin with. I think he even did a HALO 90 instead of the 360. He gave me some liquid something to...
I had my 3 month follow up after my initial HALO Ablation procedure and he found no trace of Barrett's. He took biopsies to confirm and told me he wants to see me for another scope in 6 months. What...
Wow. Even if you told me you lived on the moon, I would have been suprised to hear it took you an hour to get to a Starbucks. :) Ben...
Hi there PALady, Sorry to hear about your pain. The funny thing about these decisions we make is that there are so many factors that go into what your plan is going to be. If I had pain that was not...
April, I have/had Barretts. I found out when they did an endoscopy after me complaining of pains in my chest. They put me on a double dose of Protonix to control the pain. It took a couple months but...
Had the Halo treatment this morning. Doctor said it went great. I had 1.5 cm Barretts and he believes most likely it will be gone when I go back in two months for followup. The pain today has been...
Thanks for the replies. Skunker thanks for the words of warning. Trust that if I did not feel completely comfortable with the doctor that will be doing my Halo I would not do it. He does about 5 or 6...
Hi all, Just an update on me. I have followed my life plan to a tee and feel great. I am am down to 156 and looking better then I ever have. The PPI's have stopped 99% of the chest pain I have had...
Do any of you know if there is a relationship of test results of a manometry test and the possibility of side effects in a Nissen Fundoplication? I am still very much on the fence and leaning toward...
Well today I had a second opinion that threw me for a loop. In my area (Kansas City) I found a doctor that has written quite a few papers and research on Barretts. I reached out to him a few days ago...
Ok all, I have been back and forth through the internet to figure out my best chances of not allowing Barretts to progress to cancer. Here is what I have come up with for my life plan. Lifestyle...
I dont know if you have seen this, but this is a great video of the procedure. The doctor answers a ton of questions and I think shows that if you have a good surgeon, your chances of being "normal"...
Bill, Why did you need to have your wrap redone?...
I am not the least bit nervous about this test. I have so many more things on my mind right now; pre-cancer (barrets), Nissen possible long term side effects, the constant thought of if I over do it...
He did order one more test, the impedance manometry, which I have scheduled on the 23rd. The surgeon that I went to is a general surgeon, but he assured me he has been doing these since the mid 90's...
Hi all, My name is Ben and I found this forum and would like some opinions. about 3 months ago I experienced a sharp pain in my chest after eating, it even caused cold sweats and everything. It...