Surgical Consult for Heller Myotomy

Do they really have to tell you the worst case scenario? I suppose that is rhetorical, because yes, they do. It's called informed consent. Well, other than learning about all of the nasty horrible things that can go wrong, the consult went well. Dr. Vita McCabe at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor did a great job addressing all of my questions and concerns. So here is the low down:

• 2-3 Day Hospital Stay
• 1 Month Suggested Recovery
• 3 Weeks Soft Food Diet
• No Heavy Lifting (over 10 lbs) for 2 Months

They are looking to fit me in the next 2 weeks or so. They will perform a Heller Myotomy with a partial toupet fundoplication using the robotic system. What happens next? A pre-op appointment where they perform various lab work and tests. And then no eating or drinking midnight before the surgery.

Update: They just called, I am scheduled for Wed, Jan 23rd in the afternoon.