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Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 30 | My father went in to have his esophagus dilated yesterday because of a complete stricture. The surgery was a huge success because the doctors said that they opened it very easily and didn't have to cut anything. However, today he threw up and passed out and then aspirated into his lungs. They had to put him on a ventilator. I don't know why he passed out, but it was very scary. He seemed to be having a more difficult time of coughing after the surgery and I don't know if this contributed to his passing out. It's like one thing triggers another and so on and so on. Please keep him in your prayers everyone. Thank you.
Rett
Father 80 y/o with BOT Stage IV/ SCC, laser surgery to remove tumor 8/08, Hemi glossectomy, reconstructed tongue, right side neck dissection, RT began 10-8-08, chemo not recommended because of age, Peg tube, non smoker/drinker.
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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | Rett, for sure your dad is in my prayers. I have had many dialations but never had that happen. Keep us posted will you?
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
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Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 | Scary indeed - please keep us posted as to how he is doing.
Warmly, JaneP
Husband: 3 SCC gum and cheek cancers 2002, 2005, 2006: surgery only. Scans clear after removal of small, well differentiated, non-invasive cancers. No radiation. 4th SCC lip diagnosed 4/13/07 - in situ, removed in biopsy. More lip removed 2/8/08 - dysplasia. 2 Biopsies 3/17/09 no cancer (lichenoids)
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Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 3 | Your dad is in our prayers, let us know how he is doing! | | | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 30 Contributing Member (25+ posts) | | OP Contributing Member (25+ posts)
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 30 | Thanks for your prayers. He is off the ventilator, thank goodness, but they wanted to keep him in ICU for a day or two. Last night he was getting very disoriented and agitated, but he is still nauseous and they don't want him to leave until that passes. I guess it's not uncommon for the elderly to become disoriented in the ICU. He is a fighter whether he knows it or not. I tell him a lot of stories from this website (even though he could never read it himself because he has a hard time reading about medical issues even if they are similar to his). He does like it when I tell him inspirational stories. So thank you everyone for all your prayers and inspirational stories. It does help.
Rett
Father 80 y/o with BOT Stage IV/ SCC, laser surgery to remove tumor 8/08, Hemi glossectomy, reconstructed tongue, right side neck dissection, RT began 10-8-08, chemo not recommended because of age, Peg tube, non smoker/drinker.
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Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 388 | Could be the meds too, making him disoriented. When he goes off of those, you will see improvement. Keep us updated. : )
Husband: 3 SCC gum and cheek cancers 2002, 2005, 2006: surgery only. Scans clear after removal of small, well differentiated, non-invasive cancers. No radiation. 4th SCC lip diagnosed 4/13/07 - in situ, removed in biopsy. More lip removed 2/8/08 - dysplasia. 2 Biopsies 3/17/09 no cancer (lichenoids)
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