I did get a call from Dr Soukiasian's ( the surgeon) nurse. I was trying to find out the name of the surgery ( there are different TYPES of esophagectomies ) and she told me it was kind of a hybrid of different types of Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic surgery. But the basics will still be the same. Dr Soukiasian will turn my tummy into a tube to function as my new esophagus. Long story short.
I found a site that a daughter is keeping for her dad who just underwent surgery that I found really helpful. I know a lot of you have been asking and asking what we should expect next, and I just stare blankly into space because I have no clue. Bearing in mind that everyone is different, I am posting a link to that site so you can kind of get an idea. I believe he had his surgery all in one day, and I will be having mine split into two, but the idea is the same. Here it is, and I love the title by the way... (Warmest thanks to them for giving me permission to link to my site as well as the wonderful letters of support.)
As far as dates, June 4th is a short day. Exploratory, take a peek around, put in whatever ports or tubes I need, push through tissue that doesn't want to be pushed, that sort of thing. On June 7th, well that will be the big 'un. I will then be esophagus free from that day on. Well, sort of.
I will be in the hospital 7 to 10 days.
