Barrett's Esophagus Diagnosis: Share your experience

Posted by GIModerator @gimoderator, Jun 12, 2014

How were you diagnosed and what questions did you ask your doctor? Share your tips and experience to help others.

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jeanettemk939 | @jeanettemk939 | Sep 15, 2021

I was diagnosed many years ago with Barrett's. Today I was told my Barrett's has advanced to where I need to have endoscopic ablation. The cells have changed just a bit. I would like to know how one feels after a treatment like this. Does it hurt? Can you eat? How many treatments does one need?

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catherinewylie | @catherinewylie | Jul 16 12:24pm
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@jeanettemk939

I was diagnosed many years ago with Barrett's. Today I was told my Barrett's has advanced to where I need to have endoscopic ablation. The cells have changed just a bit. I would like to know how one feels after a treatment like this. Does it hurt? Can you eat? How many treatments does one need?

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How are you doing now? That sounds scary. Did you do okay? I hope they got everything.

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