I am an esophageal Barretts sufferer. Believe me it is different than OC by a long way. Yes, I have had surgery on my esophagus too. This was done in 1996 and it still lets you know you have the Barretts. This last anneurysm surgery has it hurting like it did before surgery of the esophagus. No Fun for sure.

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