question about megaesophagusng

***If this is a duplicate, I apologize, and please ignore it. I'm not sure if my other post went through. I have quick fingers and a slow mind this morning.*** Good morning everyone. I'm new to posting here. I've been reading the board for a while but never posted on the lap board. I had my consultation on Tuesday. My BMI is 39 and my co-morbidities are "soft" according to my potential surgeon. So I might not get approval. During my consultation, the surgeon mentioned the term "megaesophagus" He went on and on about the importance of not throwing up. I understood it all then, but have any of you ever heard of this term? Also, I forgot to ask him about my back ailments. Will I ever be able to take my pain meds again if I need them? Thanks. Best wishes. Angela

I have never heard this term with people - generally megaesophagus is a terms used for dog regurgitation (not vomiting). Sure you will be able to take meds after the surgery. Sometimes you will need to change to liquids, or split or crush tablets. But it has not been a problem for me at all. Take care, Chelle

Thanks for your thoughts, Chelle. I may have spelled it incorrectly, but I distinctly remember the doctor using the term and he even included in the true/false written quiz he gave me. I'm stumped. Basically, he said that vomitting repeatedly would cause this condition. Very strange. Of course, if I get approved, I'll find out more. Thank you again. Sincerlely, Angela Oh, thanks for the pain medicine info. Believe it or not the idea of never being able to take pain meds for my back scared the hell out of me. LOL Thanks!!

Hi Angela -- my surgeon did mention this during his informational seminar. As I understand it, mega-esophagus happens when you repeatedly over-fill your pouch past capacity, causing food to back up and your esophagus to stretch and, eventually, stay that way. Sounds ghastly

Thanks Kedzie. I thought I was becoming delusional about the term. I can't find any reference to it and the only thing that shows up is the dog condition. Angela ---(PS. It does sound ghastly.)

My poor sweet little puppy has megaesophagus, therefore I am very well versed in the condition, but my surgeon (or any I've talked to) have never mentioned this! Wow... I didn't know there was a correlation!

Awwww. Sorry to hear about your Puppy! I'm pretty shocked that this isn't a common thing because the way my doctor harped about it, I thought it was very common. Thanks for commenting! Angela :- )