Advice regarding heller myotomy
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Hello everyone
I'm about to have my heller myotomy surgery for achalasia this Monday. Initially I assumed I would be able to return to work after a week however after reading online I've read that it can take 2-4 weeks. I'm a young, fit male and was wondering if there could be a possibility of returning to work a week after surgery, or should I extend that time.
Many thanks
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Trisherbell matthew69390
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jody76982 matthew69390
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This is a serious operation and you should not have been told that after a week you could return to work. I was told 2 weeks - it took more like 6 and then I had to return part time for a while. But, everyone is different and I was not a good patient at resting (I have a young daughter so out of the question really). The most important thing is to do all you can to heal after the operation - lots of rest and eat well. You will be advised about what you can and cannot eat but all soft foods - soup, ice cream, custard, smoothed bananas, cream rice - there are lots of tips on the website on this aspect. I do wish you the best of luck with the operation.
Cowgirluc matthew69390
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All depends on recovery. I myself ha a colon problem com meds afterward that put me back in hospital for 4day .O make sure to drink Mirlax every day ! But I can eat with now eat with out that horrible chest pain and eat food !
Good luck!
k84461 matthew69390
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Hi Matthew. I had the same op when i was 12 back in the 80's so things may of changed since then but i was in pain for over a week and couldn't walk very far so you will need more time off work. The staff will make you get out of bed a day or so after surgery and sit in a chair which is bloody painful but is meant to help adjust your body or something.
I was cut open when i had my op but these days it is done by keyhole surgery so post-op may be less painful.
I was in hospital for 2 or 3 weeks after the op but that could of been down to my age.
Good luck with you operation.
neil32387 matthew69390
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Busy is good, but down time should be exploited too :o... cash in on some well earned peace and relaxation...
Wishing you healthy karma..
Neil
JoyAsh matthew69390
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I had the HM back in 2012 and was in the hospital about 10 days due to some complications. However, I was out of work for the HM surgery for 2 weeks and I had a desk job at the time. You'll need rest and relaxation, but depending on your tolerance for pain, you should recover quickly. Best of luck!
cory2257 matthew69390
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thor_1313 matthew69390
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matthew69390
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k84461 matthew69390
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Guest matthew69390
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Thank you for posting this! I’m in a similar situation, I’m having my duregett in 2 weeks. I developed Achalasia (we think, my doctor & I) as a complication from having a gastric lap-band- a form of bariatric surgery. I was also told 2-4 weeks, but the more I read on this site, the more serious I realize this is.
I’m glad your surgery went well! Keep us updated....