I am so sorry that this has happened to you. I also have achalasia (I am 22) fortunately I was able to have a laparoscopic surgery that opened up my esophageal sphincter and put a fold in the top of my esophagus. My issue has been that I have very little peristalsis in my esophagus, so every bite of food has to be chased into my stomach with a large amount of water.
Also, before my diagnosis, doctors accused me of being bulimic and told my parents get me a therapist as soon as possible because I was clearly just doing it for attention.
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I am so sorry that this has happened to you. I also have achalasia (I am 22) fortunately I was able to have a laparoscopic surgery that opened up my esophageal sphincter and put a fold in the top of my esophagus. My issue has been that I have very little peristalsis in my esophagus, so every bite of food has to be chased into my stomach with a large amount of water.
Also, before my diagnosis, doctors accused me of being bulimic and told my parents get me a therapist as soon as possible because I was clearly just doing it for attention.
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