Subject: Prayer Request/Update from me - John Patrick Hansen Dear Prayer Warriors, 1) I went to the Neurologist and he said he sees very little progress in my Bells Palsy situation. He wants me to return in 6 months and if I am not healed of the Bells Palsy that he wants to send me to a Plastic Surgeon so that he can put a small weight into my left eye lid so that I can fully close the eye lid. Doesnt sound like fun. so please pray the Bells Palsy goes away. 2) I will go to my Gastroenterologist on Tuesday with a list of three surgical specialists to discuss going to one of them to solve the Acahalasia problem. There are several successful treatments available for achalasia, including: a) Surgery, The traditional surgical approach since the early 20th century to treat achalasia has been the Heller myotomy. In this operation, the muscles of the valve between the esophagus into the stomach are cut. Traditionally, the Heller myotomy is completed through an open incision in the abdomen or through an incision in the left side of the chest between the ribs. These types of incisions often required hospitalization of up to a week for adequate recovery. b(Minimally Invasive Surgery, Today, select patients with achalasia can be treated successfully by a minimally invasive surgical technique called laparoscopic esophagomyotomy or the Heller Myotomy. Using five small incisions, a Heller myotomy can be accomplished (called laparoscopic Heller myotomy). It has been shown that the addition of a partial fundoplication (Dor) minimizes reflux and protects the esophagus from damaging gastroesophageal reflux. This operation usually requires one day of hospital stay and recovery is typically accelerated when compared to conventional surgery. Up to two-third of patients are treated successfully with surgery, though some patients may have to repeat the surgery or undergo balloon dilation to achieve satisfactory long-term results. c) Balloon dilation, Occasionally, achalasia can be treated non-surgically with balloon (pneumatic) dilation. While the patient is under light sedation, the gastroenterologist inserts a specially designed balloon through the lower esophageal sphincter and inflates it. The balloon disrupts the esophageal muscle and widens the opening for food to enter the stomach. Some patients may have to undergo repeated dilation treatments in order to achieve symptom improvement, and the treatment may have to be repeated every few years to ensure long-term results. On average, this procedure offers a 75 percent chance of relieving symptoms for a period of years. Risk associated with the procedure, however, is potential perforation of the esophagus. Please pray for wisdom and healing in this matter. Thanks, John
Posted on: Sun, 23 Mar 2014 00:38:46 +0000
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