My dad has to get the Heller Toupet procedure and their are many things he has to take care of before he can get that done. Before my Dad could get to see the specialist who was going to perform the Heller Toupet procedure we had to sit through a 2 hour orientation. I was running late because we got a tad lost trying to find the hospital. After a little while of searching and asking around we found out where the orientation was taking place. We entered into the dimly lit room where the Doctor was giving his presentation. I looked around and thought something is not right, 90% of the people are really way overweight and the Doctor was talking about Gastric Bypass. All these thoughts started to run through my head. Was I in the wrong room?  No way is my Dad going to have to partake in that procedure, should I just leave? Well I decided to stay, and I'm glad I did.  I now know quite a bit about Gastric Bypass, and the life altering operation they will have to go through. Here are some of the things I learnt: Before the operation will take place you will go ...

My dad is having an operation on Thursday, he is having a Heller-Toupet procedure. Ha has been suffering from Achalasia, which is a rare primary esophageal motor disorder. The lower esophageal sphincter is not able to relax. This results in regurgitation, aspiration, chest pain, and weight loss.  My pops has suffered a lot. He has lot 30 pounds and I’m not accustomed to seeing my pops in a weakened state.  I’m glad that they are finally having a procedure and will hopefully be able to have a real meal and gain some of his weight back.