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How long to wait for Heller's Myotomy?

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david31087
david31087

Hi, due to lack of food/water intake I was admitted to my local hospital. This resulted in an endoscopy and barium swallow which confirmed Achalasia. I had suspected this for a long time, but sometimes the diagnostic wheels turn quite slowly... I've since been discharged and I'm on the list for a Heller's Myotomy.

I was wondering typically how long people waited on the NHS between opting for the surgical route and actually getting the operation?

Cheers.

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  • jody76982
    jody76982 david31087

    Posted

    Hi David

    I have to admit, I was covered by private medical insurance which covered the op, so I only had a short period of time to wait.I do feel for you as I was at the point where I was not keeping anything down - as you have already been admitted to hospital, you may get the appointment quicker.  Good luck

  • pauline1981
    pauline1981 david31087

    Posted

    Hi David,

    I was diagnosed with Achalasia in Feb 2005 and had my op under the NHS in August the same year. Hope that helps :-)

  • Guest
    Guest david31087

    Posted

    I would get the heller myotomy as soon as possible. I had mine the same year I was diagnosed. It can get worse and more difficult to treat if you wait too long. I did mine in 2010, I had a partial wrap. It was the best decision I ever made. Best wishes to you!
  • david31087
    david31087

    Posted

    Thanks everyone who commented. I would like the operation as soon as possible, especially as we're going on holiday in July, but judging by the response I doubt it will be done by then. Unless of course I end up being re-admitted....

    Will see what the next few months holds I guess.

    Thanks again.

     

    • jody76982
      jody76982 david31087

      Posted

      In case the operation is near that date, it took me some 2 months to recover properly - the first month was very painfull but I did have a full stomach wrap.
  • robinhood
    robinhood david31087

    Posted

    Hellow David,

    I waited 10 months for the operation  after being diagnosed, all under the National Health.

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