Has anyone had esophageal cancer surgery with stomach reconstruction?
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21 days agoI first had two different types of lung cancer in my left lung. Had surgery to remove part of lower lob. Then, within a year, I was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. A surgery was planned. It ended up being a 12 hour surgery with a second surgeon being called in for last 2 hours I ended up in the ICU for 5 months! Had to have a tracheotomy, be on a ventilator, and was in a hospital bed because I had to feeling in my legs. So for 5 months, I couldn’t talk, drink, eat, breath or be helped up. It was the most traumatic thing I have through. I had sepsis and a long list of other things. My family was told my chances of survival didn’t look good. Has anyone else had the type of surgery where the cancer is cut from esophagus, the stomach pulled up to replace esophagus that was cut out? Would love to hear how your experience was. Thank you so much for letting me vent
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Thank you for sharing such a difficult and deeply personal experience with the community. The type of surgery you're describing - an esophagectomy with gastric pull-up reconstruction - is indeed a complex procedure that can have significant recovery challenges. Your strength in surviving such an intensive experience and five-month ICU stay is remarkable, and connecting with others who have undergone similar surgeries can provide valuable insights and support during your healing journey.
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21 days agoThank you for sharing such a difficult and deeply personal experience with the community. The type of surgery you're describing - an esophagectomy with gastric pull-up reconstruction - is indeed a complex procedure that can have significant recovery challenges. Your strength in surviving such an intensive experience and five-month ICU stay is remarkable, and connecting with others who have undergone similar surgeries can provide valuable insights and support during your healing journey.
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7 days agoThis is exactly what I’m nervous about in getting this recommended surgery. Went for a consultation last year and the surgeon fat shamed me even though at that point I had lost about 100lbs from my original weight because i was having so many issues eating. When i told him my original weight … his attempt at a joke was “well it’s a good thing you got cancer” . Ever since this meeting I have been very skeptical about getting this surgery but being pushed to consult with a different surgeon.
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6 hours agoI was also told that I needed that surgery. Oncologist said after chemo and radiation it is considered standard of care. I went to a surgeon who said if was an extremely risky surgery and minimum stay in icu is 2 weeks. He said to really think about it and talk to people which I did. I chose not to do it as my lifestyle would be sooo compromised even if surgery went perfectly. After reading about your journey, I am relieved I didn’t but so sad for you! Please hang in there and remember you are in God’s hands!
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