lammkb Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi everyone, I know its been a while since I have been here. My son Aaron has been very ill since March of last year (really before that) that is when his hospital stays started. Any way, tests are conclusive he has Achalasia and either dialation or surgery is needed. We are hoping for surgery its more permenant than dialation. The surgeon and DARS will decide. I am asking for prayers, to get this going he hasn't been able to keep food down for abt. 5 days now. He has been regurgitating food since before Christmas but he was able to keep some food down.Thanks Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crzyme Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi everyone, I know its been a while since I have been here. My son Aaron has been very ill since March of last year (really before that) that is when his hospital stays started. Any way, tests are conclusive he has Achalasia and either dialation or surgery is needed. We are hoping for surgery its more permenant than dialation. The surgeon and DARS will decide. I am asking for prayers, to get this going he hasn't been able to keep food down for abt. 5 days now. He has been regurgitating food since before Christmas but he was able to keep some food down.Thanks KathyMy father had Achalasia with his esophageal cancer, I know the horror of watching the struggle, My heart goes out to you and your son, I do hope the doctors find a solution for him soon. I assume he has a feeding tube in place by now and i hope he is keeping his weight up. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argonious Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Sending You and He strength, and energies to continue on for a solution.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Ed Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Sending out my prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fawzo Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Sending lots of love and positive Energy Aaron's way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev T Hedberg Posted March 14, 2008 Report Share Posted March 14, 2008 Sending my love and prayers from cross the ocean to your son Aaron and his family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev.daniel Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 God bless you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emalpaiz Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 Praying for you and your son. OM Peace Amen!Hermano Luis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lammkb Posted March 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 My father had Achalasia with his esophageal cancer, I know the horror of watching the struggle, My heart goes out to you and your son, I do hope the doctors find a solution for him soon. I assume he has a feeding tube in place by now and i hope he is keeping his weight up. Y'all are in my thoughts and prayers.Aaron doesn't have a feeding tube thank goodness. At first they didn't know what his problem was and it took him going without food and liquid for a as long as 10-14 days before they would put him in hospital and botox that may last a month or two. Then it starts up up again. He goes Wed. to see another doctor to discuss what procedure to do. either balloon or surgery. I had to beg for that early appointment they wanted to put him off until the 28. It wasn't until I told him he hasn't been able to keep anything down for 5 days that they gave him Wed. appointment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crzyme Posted March 16, 2008 Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Aaron doesn't have a feeding tube thank goodness. At first they didn't know what his problem was and it took him going without food and liquid for a as long as 10-14 days before they would put him in hospital and botox that may last a month or two. Then it starts up up again. He goes Wed. to see another doctor to discuss what procedure to do. either balloon or surgery. I had to beg for that early appointment they wanted to put him off until the 28. It wasn't until I told him he hasn't been able to keep anything down for 5 days that they gave him Wed. appointmentthese days so often the doctor has no idea of the scheduling problems people face when they are in need, a person is in charge of appointments and most have no medical training nor do they schedule on a "Need" basis, it is a sad state of American doctors offices. My Dad was given a feeding tube (surgically implanted in his stomach and there was an external port, hidden under his shirt and he hooked it up a few times a day. If your son gets too malnourished due to this problem this might be a temporary solution while they find the permanent solution, so he can regain some strength. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lammkb Posted March 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hopefully we can get something going Weds. I'll update as soon as I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Adam Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 That is horrible I will pray... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remove Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 You and your son are in my prayer.May you have the strenght and health to carry you and protect you through this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lammkb Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Sorry it has taken so long to get back to everyone. Aaron was put in the hospital last Weds. He had surgery yesterday. They cut his esophagus so that food can pass through to his stomach it was an 1 3/4 hour long surgery he was in recovery room for 3 hrs. He had a rough night but hopefully he can come home in a few days. Thank you for all your prayers and healing thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crzyme Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Sorry it has taken so long to get back to everyone. Aaron was put in the hospital last Weds. He had surgery yesterday. They cut his esophagus so that food can pass through to his stomach it was an 1 3/4 hour long surgery he was in recovery room for 3 hrs. He had a rough night but hopefully he can come home in a few days. Thank you for all your prayers and healing thoughts.wonderful newshope this puts him on the road to recovery still in my thoughts and prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remove Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Sounds positive, very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lammkb Posted March 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Aaron came home yesterday. He is very sore. he has a six inch incession from below his ribs to his belly button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crzyme Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Aaron came home yesterday. He is very sore. he has a six inch incession from below his ribs to his belly button.good to hear he is homea hospital is not a place to recover or rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lammkb Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hi everyone Aaron is doing well. Still very sore he is only on a Clear liquid diet for 2 weeks. He goes back to the doctor April 9. Maybe he will let Aaron eat solids by then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reilly61 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 My prayers to you, your son, and the family, Im glad he is doing better, I havent been on on awhile and was not aware of this. I will keep you all in my prayers and say a special one tonight. I know you have gone through alot but with Gods help and the prayers of your friends things will get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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