| Author |
|
Blackie
New User
Joined: 27 Dec 2007
Posts: 3
|
 Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 5:55 pm Post subject: Esophagus removed |
 |
|
| Hi, my father was diagnosed with Esophagus cancer 2 months ago and had sugery 3 weeks ago, they removed the whole esophagus and took a sample of his lymp node, results came back that he doesn't have cancer in his lymp nodes and he is doing great, the question I'm asking is he was told to start with liquids like coffee and broth which are going down fine but what concerns him is he doesn't have an appointment to see his doctor again till June, would he have to stick to liquids till June? He said he'll go nuts if that is the case. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
brainman
Site Admin
Joined: 13 Oct 2005
Posts: 3778
Location: Tennessee
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
In
Site Admin
Joined: 18 Jul 2007
Posts: 1347
Location: AUSTRALIA
|
| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:32 pm Post subject: Re: Esophagus removed |
|
|
yep- i agree with Brainman- call the DR. Your dad might have to see his regular doctor, or just phone monotor...
Good for you dad !!!!!!
_________________
Thinking of you Inica
*Administrator*
~Nose Cancer~
~Car Accident- Broken Back, Ribs, Spleen
Sternum~
~Continous Cervical Cancer~
My Story-
http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=6731
 9 Lives and still kicking |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Blackie
New User
Joined: 27 Dec 2007
Posts: 3
|
| Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:05 pm Post subject: Re: Esophagus removed |
|
|
| Thanks guys, I'll let him know, but do you think 6 months is a long time to just stick to liquids? How long does it really take to heal? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
brainman
Site Admin
Joined: 13 Oct 2005
Posts: 3778
Location: Tennessee
|
| Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:05 pm Post subject: Re: Esophagus removed |
|
|
I have no experience to fall back on so cannot answer your question. Sorry. It does "sound" like a long time but it might be normal recovery time. Plus, there are all kinds of person to person differences. That is why you should really ask his medical team.
_________________
Jim
Site Administrator and long-term cancer survivor
1992 Astrocytoma grade 2, left motor strip
2005 Recurrence this time said to be an Oligodendoglioma grade 3, same location.
My Story Part 1: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?p=7350
My Story Part 2: http://cancerforums.net/viewtopic.php?t=8029
Blog http://jimhawkinsport.blogspot.com/ |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
swaggerstick1
Regular
Joined: 02 Jan 2007
Posts: 14
Location: Indiana
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2008 9:19 pm Post subject: Esophagus Removal |
|
|
I had mine removed in 2004 - About six weeks later my gastrologist dilated me for the 1st time. I was dilated for 7 months in a row, with each one I was able to swallow better. I now go back every 2 years for a biopsy and dilated if needed. This past April was my 2 year thing and I didn't need dilated and the biopsy was ok. I can swallow better now than I have been able to for years. I hope this helps.Send me a message if you need more specifics.
_________________
I have been through a gastrectomy in 2004. My story is posted on Jan. 2nd 2007 - Please read.
Last edited by swaggerstick1 on Wed Jan 02, 2008 5:17 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
brainman
Site Admin
Joined: 13 Oct 2005
Posts: 3778
Location: Tennessee
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
swaggerstick1
Regular
Joined: 02 Jan 2007
Posts: 14
Location: Indiana
|
| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:59 am Post subject: Esophageal Cancer |
|
|
I was able to eat anything I wanted - You just can't swallow any thing more than liquid. I would eat cottage cheese and things like that but it was still a struggle. On my monthly visits to be dilated, the gastrologist removed a total of 12 staples from the surgery. They were not accessible from the outside. I think he took out 4 each time. These played a part in my not being able to swallow. I lost a total of 70# before I started regaining again. I have gained back approx 45 #'s I don't want to gain anymore than this. I hope this helps.
_________________
I have been through a gastrectomy in 2004. My story is posted on Jan. 2nd 2007 - Please read. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
Blackie
New User
Joined: 27 Dec 2007
Posts: 3
|
| Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:02 am Post subject: Re: Esophagus removed |
|
|
| I talked to my dad and showed him this site, his reply " I got staples inside of me still" it just goes to show you how people are kept in the dark when dealing with doctors. Is there a chance he doesn't have staples inside still? He also told me his weight isn't increasing or decreasing, I thought that was good, he didn't. He is being fed by a tube directly into his stomach, I think he said he's getting 6 thousand calories a day, how come he can't put any weight on getting 6 thousand calories a day? Thanks for all the replies guys. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
swaggerstick1
Regular
Joined: 02 Jan 2007
Posts: 14
Location: Indiana
|
| Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:05 am Post subject: Esophagus Removal |
|
|
I would expect him to still have staples inside of him after only about 4 weeks. Like I said - It was 6 weeks before they took the first 4 staples out of me when they dilated me. I think it was about a 14 week period before they got them all out of me. If he is maintaining his weight he is lucky. I lost weight for appox. a year before I started gaining it back. I was never fed through a feeding tube either. Whatever food or nourishment that I got was by mouth once I left the hospital. I was there 14 days with 7 of it in ICU. It will take your Dad at least a year to realize that he is feeling better. He will probably never be as good as he once was. But in my case, I look @ it this way. I am looking @ the green side of the grass.
I hope your Dad gets a positive outlook. Its a tough road for anyone.
Good Luck & God Bless
_________________
I have been through a gastrectomy in 2004. My story is posted on Jan. 2nd 2007 - Please read. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
Search 
Email Digests
Register to post
Profile 
Check private messages 
Log in
What is this ?
We subscribe to the HONcode principles. Verify here. All content and posts are copyright.
