CancerCompass message board discussion started by Kathflan on 3/23/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22271,0.htm Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I had an esophagectomy for a non-malignant tumor 7 weeks ago.  I have had difficulty finding information on the net as well as support.  I am posting here as many of you have experience with esophagectomy.  While I count my blessings every day that it was not cancer (originally thought it was until path came back), I find myself frustrated with difficulties finding things to eat, nasuea, sleeping positions, need for medication to prevent nasuea, choking episodes, and difficulties with consuming liquids.  I am 36 and was in good health prior to this.  I did not know prior to my surgery that I would have an esophagectomy, but it was necessary as my tumor had gone through the wall. If anyone has any advice I would appreciate it. Kathflan Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT