I should have added that during the surgery, the Dr wrapped 1/3 of my stomache around my esophagus to use as a block to stop the acid from coming back up. I still get scoped evry few months to keep a check on the Barretts.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here