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I too have a 7 yr old boy with achalasia. At the moment...

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I too have a 7 yr old boy with achalasia. At the moment he is awaiting open surgery at Cardiff Hosp. I would also like to contact another mother in the same situation. (Unfortunately, as is our policy, the telephone number has been removed)

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    i'm Eilidh and i'm 11 years old and i also have been diagnosed with Achalasia and i know how horrible and stressing it can be . at the moment i'm waiting on my Heller Myotomy that will take place on 13/11/08 and am currently being fed through a nasogastric tube because i just cant keep anything down. your son must be very brave as i am finding life with Achalasia very hard . tell him to just keep positive and stay strong xxx
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      Hi Eilidh, just wondering if u still active in this forum. Hope you are doing well after op. Please reply if you do, I've a 15 years old daughter who needs some advice.

      Thank you🌻

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