http://www.barrettsadvice.com Healthcare Information about Barrett's Esophagus http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.2 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:30:23 +0000 en http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=57 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=57 wait till u get test results. don\'t panic! Lot\'s of different ways to treat you. Good Luck]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:30:23 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=56 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=56 Just had an endoscopy today and learned I had barretts. They took 2 biopsies, and I won\'t find out for 2 weeks what it shows. The DR. said he didn\'t think I had cancer, but I did have pre cancer cells. I am freaking out here.]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2010 00:29:11 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=54 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=54 to: 1101 I had 5 ablations and thought it wasn\'t bad. Liquid and soft food diet for several days was the biggest hassle. As you said in your post better safe than sorry. Find a doctor who has allot of experience with the Halo procedure. Good Luck]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 18:54:14 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=53 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=53 to 598 I\'ll be on nexium twice a day. will see my local GI guy in November and will inquire about PH probes. Thanks.]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:12:14 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=52 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=52 38 yr women just diagnosed yesterday with Barretts. Dr not concerned but says I can have ablasion done. Better safe then sorry, buts its my choice, Scared and confused]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:55:41 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=50 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=50 Thats good news. Now your main goal is to control the reflux. Many patients forget that part and allow the Barrett\'s to return. You should be on a PPI ( ie Nexium) daily and i know dr lyday in atlanta does pH probes studies to confirm the acid is truly controlled. Some patients are also referred to surgeons to tighten their esophagus and prevent reflux. :P]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:51:34 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=49 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=49 After 5 different halo procedures,one 360 and four 90\'s last weeks biopsies were negative. Haven\'t had a positive dysplasia reading since last October and free of Barrett\'s since the beginning of the year. My barrett\'s segment was 10 cm and I had focal high dysplasia.I feel like a tremendous weight has been lifted. I\'ll remain on nexium and be scoped quarterly and then semiannually but that\'s easy. Good luck to everyone.]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:39:56 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=38 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=38 Guest_1723, I had an endoscopic mucosal resection in June. I went to Dr Burdick at Baylor Medical in Dallas.]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:44:01 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=37 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=37 Endoscopic mucosal resection is one of the articles on this site. I know dr lyday definitely does this for his patients with early cancers or nodules in the esophagus.]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:42:35 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=36 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=36 Has anyone had endoscopic mucosal resection? Any one know of a good Dr. in Atlanta that does it?]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:50:13 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=34 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=34 Good to hear Gdub, sounds like your doctor is all over it.]]> Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:26:47 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=33 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=33 Hang in there GDUB. You have had your share of medical issues but lets hope the second half of the year will treat you better. Your doctor in Dallas is correct you don\'t want to mess with an esophagectomy. The Halo will work. Enjoy the 4th]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:22:25 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=32 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=32 Had hernia surgery on Friday. I was having a lot of pain in my abdomen. After cat scan,and other tests, they could not find the source of pain. This year I have now lost 75 lbs and the drs were able to see the hernias. Dr thought I had maybe 3 hernias. In surgery he found so many hernias he could not count them all. Surgery was done laproscopic. Dr said I would have 4 incisions. I ended up with 13 incisions. Should feel much better in a few days.]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:06:15 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=31 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=31 Yes, Guest177, the cancer was removed endoscopically. There were only very small amounts of cancer. I will go back in 3 mo to hopefully begin the 360 treatments. Although my Drs in Amarillo talked about an esophagectomy, the Dallas Dr said at this stage, he wants to try the 360 treatments to avoid this surgery, but he will be watching me closely. He told me that if I had come in 5 yrs ago, he would have done an esophagectomy, but because of new treatment methods, we can wait.]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:00:08 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=30 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=30 Yes,]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2010 01:55:33 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=29 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=29 Wow gdub, focal cancers. He must have used the EMR technique to remove them endoscopically. You are sure they were cancer and not just high grade dysplasia? You will need pretty close monitoring - upper endoscopy every 3-4 months for a while if that was cancer. Some docs would have just sent u to surgery to be sure all the cancer was removed. Although, its great if u can avoid esophagectomy.]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:36:16 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=28 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=28 My Guy charges $1800.00. However, my insurance picked up a considerable chunk. Well worth it. Good Luck.]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 01:51:31 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=27 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=27 what is the approx cost of halo 360 treatment? :P]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:57:27 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=26 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=26 about what is the cost of halo 360?]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:55:18 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=25 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=25 Thanks for the lesson on depressions. Your doctor seems top notch. Glad to hear that you are feeling better. You will probably face the same recovery time with the Halo treatments. Good Luck with your surgery. Keep in touch.]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:12:48 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=24 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=24 15 years ago, I had hiatal hernia repair surgery. My surgery has been very successful. Almost nothing comes up now. Only problem is I have to be careful about stomach flu which usually sends me to the ER since nothing comes up although my body will continue to try. I don\'t have to worry about any more reflux. If I can get rid of the Barrett\'s I should be ok.]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:06:27 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=23 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=23 Depressions as they appear on the photos my Dr took of my Barrett\'s look kinda like indentions. He explained that these areas actually are focal cancer. From the photos before and after the removal of these depressions, he is sure he got all the cancer. We will go for a scope in September to check and hopefully begin the 360 treatments. He says he will only treat 3 centimeters at a time. A week out, am feeling much better. able to eat almost normal. Have hernia surgery Friday. yea! :D]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:59:16 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=22 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=22 Depressions as they appear on the photos my]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:53:31 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=21 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=21 And does one cause the other, or is this a unique combination to have both at the same time.]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 02:02:55 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=20 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=20 I have been diagnosed with Barrett\'s AND collagenous colitis. I am trying to find a diet that will work for both but foods needed for one are to be avoided for the other. I have lost 12 pounds in 3 weeks trying to figure out what I can eat. Any advise????]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:38:34 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=18 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=18 Hopefully, our friend from Texas will explain \"depressions\" because I am still at a loss but then what do I know. I\'d be interested to read the article about \"Long segments can take a while to get rid of especially if reflux is not well controlled...it can keep coming back.\" Thanks.]]> Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:27:39 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=17 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=17 Usually they blast the Barrett\' s with the 360 and do touch ups on the remaining areas on future endos. By depressions, i wonder if he meant \"islands\" of Barrett\'s which are little patches. Long segments can take a while to get rid of especially if reflux is not well controlled...it can keep coming back.]]> Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:31:16 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=16 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=16 In an earlier post I mentioned that I had one 360 procedure and four halo 90\'s done. Think of it like removing wall paper. Some of the barretts is hard to get at like the weird crannies on walls. How did the Dr. remove the depressions? To be honest, I am not exactly sure what you mean by depression. What I do know is that you will be better tomorrow. Whats your favorite flavor of ice cream? Be Good.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:33:36 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=15 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=15 Dr did not perform 360. He found several depressions that he removed and we are waiting on path results. My Barretts is about 12 centimeters which he thinks will require 4 procedures to abate them all. It was much worse than he thought. I guess we will be making several trips to Dallas. We\'re about 7 hrs by car. Quite sore today but was able to get down a small shake and a little scrambled eggs. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:01:52 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=14 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=14 My]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:49:06 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=13 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=13 yes, if you have high grade dysplasia, you need to get this treated. Sometimes they do endoscopic ultrasound to be sure there is no cancer present in the deeper layers of the esophagus. They also should look for nodules which may require endoscopic mucosal resection before they do ablation. Ablation works on flat areas not nodular/thickene d areas]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:12:58 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=12 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=12 There aren\'t too may doctors who have experience with the procedure because the machine cost allot of money so I also had to go to a large medical center for treatment. As i mentioned in an earlier post the procedure is a snap. Make sure you have non solid meals ready things like jello,pudding, ice cream. It sounds like you have a good doctor with plenty of experience. Let us know how u make out. Good Luck]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 03:08:13 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=11 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=11 The Dr said I had a substantial Barretts. I had hiatal hernia repair surgery 20 years ago and was diagnosed with Barretts at that time. I have had a difficult time finding doctors that would scope me every other year and the past 3 years I wanted scoped every year. I have been scoped now a total of 11 times in 20 years. Last year I read about the halo 360 but couldn\'t find a dr that would help me have the procedure. In January 2010, I was scoped and high dysplasia was noted but would not s]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:59:33 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=10 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=10 Some of my lab results reflected some cancer cells, however my Dr. says my insistence on being scoped every year has probably saved my life. I understand the Dr I am seeing at Baylor Medical has performed several hundred 360\'s. Don\'t know how many centimeters of Barrets I have. The Dr said it was substancial]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 01:48:38 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=9 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=9 i agree as well. High grade dysplasia is getting pretty close to cancer. Hopefully, you will see someone at Baylor who has been doing a lot of Halo cases. Did they happen to tell you how much barrett\'s was present - how many centimeters?]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:33:35 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=8 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=8 I had one 360 and several 90 Halo procedures. The recovery time is about a week before you can resume eating solids. I had no complications. The size of my segment was nearly 10 cm. Very high success rate 92%. I am happy to report that in my last check up I was Barrets free. Good Luck]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:12:07 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=7 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=7 I have a high level of dysplasia with my Barrett\'s which I have been watching for over 20 years with scopes every other year. I have been asking my Dr about the Halo procedure for a year and now he is sending me to Baylor Medical in Dallas for the procedure which he says must be done immediately because of the high level of dysplasia he found with my last scope last week. Was wondering about the recovery time of 360 procedure. Because of the size of my Barrett\'s, they have to take a lot of]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:51:13 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=6 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=6 Having 360 procedure on Tuesday June 15, 2010. Was wondering about recovery time & advice folks have that have had the procedure. I have a high level of dysplasia with my]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:42:00 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=2 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=2 Ok, we have changes the chat to allow only \"registered users\". We will see if this helps keep out the spammers!!! Administration :twisted:]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:33:06 +0000 http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=1 Shoutbox http://www.barrettsadvice.com/wp-content/plugins/wordspew/wordspew-rss.php?id=1 Your shoutbox is blank. Add a message!]]> Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:30:07 +0000