I was given my treatment plan three weeks ago, so on Monday I am undergoing the ESD procedure. The Surgeon told me this week that the during the procedure further biopsies will be taken, checked and future decision about treatment depend results and if not as we would wish then very much on being alcohol and smoke free- I have recently stopped both. So far so good. Then he discussed risks of the procedure which again was as I expected. He discussed that following the procedure I will likely go home the same day but equally I could end up staying in overnight. Finally he told me that I would need a liquid diet for a week and a very soft (described as very runny mashed potato consistency) diet for a further week and gradual introduction of solids during week three.
My questions if anyone knows the answers are-
1) Has anyone had this procedure that is willing to let me know how it went?
2) Can anyone suggest what liquids I can use for a week following surgery? I was told they will give me more information following the procedure but I would prefer to be prepared getting things in ready. I am happy making things from scratch and have bought a blender ready for this!
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
