HI J and Billye!
I hope I have that after surgery high of no pain! Wouldn't that be nice! After my nerve/muscle biopsy I was in SO much esophagus pain from the tube being down my esophagus I thought I was going to die! I couldn't breath because the pain was so bad. The tube brought up acid that burned the heck out of the Barrett's cells....it was awful!
I'm hoping I won't have that problem after this surgery or any other. I thought I'd have the feeling of a very bad sore throat after this surgery but my surgeon said lots of people return to work the next day after the surgery!
I will talk with the anesthesiologist about my PN so that he understands my situation! The last thing I want is worse PN!
My friend Lisa is taking me to the hospital that day and staying with me since my husband probably won't be able to get off work till after I return home. Friends are such a good thing to have!
Hope you both are having good evenings!

Roxie, I have a friend with Barrett's esophagus who had surgery. He has done well after it for a number of years. I know it is very serious. I wish you the best. I will also be interested to know what the anesthesiologist has to say about surgery and PN.

--very important the surgical team knows about neural issues the patient has going in (and hopefully, they are somewhat well-versed in the subject).

Hope you come through this with flying colors (and no additional complications).

Hugs and thinking of you. I understand your fear. You will be in my thoughts and preyers. I'm glad your friend is taking you and I hope they treat you to some goodies after.

Good luck with your procedure, Roxie. Boy, you have so much going on! I will be thinking of you.

I hope it goes well for you and works.