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Originally Posted by cjmanz
esophageal surgery recovery time for at 79 year old and what should we expect.
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I had it at age 52. Now 75. I did not have chemo or raiation, just surgery. Esophajectomy - removed entire esophagus by turning the stomach vertically & stretching it to my throat to form my new esophagus. Never had a moment of pain. Doc was at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Balto, Md. Took 3 mos. off from work. Probably had to wait a yr. to resume tennis. I can eat anything I want, did not lose my speech, have almost invisible vertical scar. I play golf, walk, dance, bike, etc.My partner brought home funny videos to watch for week/months before the surgery so I could take it lots of oxygen by laughing. Had a great support team. It's impt. to think positive & pray. Good luck to you! Anita