Hi all,
I’m fours years post Ivor Lewis and have been reasonably ok, the only trouble I’ve had is discomfort after I’ve eaten (not dumping) I have had a number of endoscopy’s and stretching which helps for about 6 months then I’m back to pain again. On seeing the surgeon today, the first time since 2021 he told me that on my recent barium swallow it looks like I have a kink and the food is squeezing past this probably causing the pain. I’m going to have a CT scan, only my second since surgery to determine if the kink can be stretched out, which will mean more keyhole surgery.
Has anyone else had problems like this and has anyone had revision surgery ? My surgeon says he’s successfully done about six patients who had the same problem that I’m having. I’m unsure if I want to be operated on again but I’m getting really fed up with the pain after everything I eat.
Hi Kitty
I'm sorry to read about the pain you're in and I hope it can be resolved soon for you.
I'm not a member of this group but noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.
While you're waiting for replies, it would be great if you could put something about your diagnosis and treatment to date into your profile as it really helps others when replying to you and also when looking for someone on a similar pathway. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time and if you're not sure what to write you can take a look at mine by clicking on my username.
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