Barrett's Esophagus Changed My Life

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Жыл бұрын

My journey in the health & fitness industry started because I did not think I was going to make it to my 25th birthday. This is my story.

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@paulpurves484 Жыл бұрын

Since discovering I had Barrett’s three years ago I’ve had the same symptoms as you with very little help so I’m grateful that your putting yourself out there to help other people , thankyou.

@stevenmcgaffey7315 4 ай бұрын

Look into fundoplication. It works. Make sure you have a fellowship trained doctor that specializes in bariatric surgery. My BE has regressed from mild dysplasia to no dysplasia 1 year after surgery.

@tatianebassani8792 3 ай бұрын

Seu Barret era curto ou longo? Ainda tem sintomas após a cirurgia ?

@BernardBertrand 2 ай бұрын

Man ! you can for sure be proud of you and the model you now are for your kids !

@claudeclarke3469 3 ай бұрын

Josh I just found out I got it! Wishing you good health!

@ashleighhubbard Жыл бұрын

Love hearing your story, Josh! I love that you've been able to improve all of your symptoms through your healthy habits and life practices and also want to share it with others. Excited to learn more about it!

@joshscutnik Жыл бұрын

That means a lot Ashleigh! I'm excited to share my journey and start some positive conversations so we can all learn what we need to do to feel better!

@GameMonster6644 Жыл бұрын

Hi Josh your video was really motivated. Thank you. Could you please tell me how you manage your stomuch acid? I'm taking pantaprazole 40 mg at morning and 20 mg of pepcid at bed time also one table spoon sucralfate, but not working.

@vatansever8520 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Tell us more how you took your life back so, we can too.

@paulpurves484 Жыл бұрын

Well done Josh I’m in the same boat and I’ve changed my lifestyle significantly but I’m still left with a constant aching throat which I’m struggling to get any answers from doctors on and I’ve come to the conclusion it’s lpr but it’s really difficult getting any help on, anyway good luck for the future and I’ll be following you closely.

@chrisstevenson342 3 ай бұрын

Did you get any relief with your throat? I’m experiencing same

@paulpurves484 3 ай бұрын

@@chrisstevenson342to be honest it’s a constant battle with it but I went to see a specialist who thinks I’ve got sibo which is probably aggravating my throat but I’m still waiting to be tested but in the meantime I did some research regarding sibo and found out that changing my diet would help so I’ve tried cutting carbs and sugars etc and I’m finding that this is helping to relieve my condition, I hope this helps you because it can be a really unpleasant time that nobody seems to understand.

@GameMonster6644 Жыл бұрын

Hi Josh could you please share what are eating through the day like breakfast, lunch and dinner and how much? Thank you so much.

@KevOnSpeed Жыл бұрын

Sounds too familiar! I was also diagnosed with Barretts (along with high grade dysplasia) and it presented as severe anxiety which I had zero history of prior. I was only 31 at diagnosis. Love the story and video - keep them coming 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

@joshscutnik Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! I hope these videos help you on your road to recovery from this. I've had some setbacks the past couple of weeks, so content has not been flowing as I had planned, but more coming soon 👍🏼

@myghtymouse3043 Жыл бұрын

@@joshscutnik My prayers are with you! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@stevenbrown660 6 ай бұрын

Can I ask what age are you as I have Barrett’s and I’m only 29 I’m very up set about it I think I’m going to die as I just got told 2 weeks ago

@mptech5073 3 ай бұрын

@@stevenbrown660I’m 21 , I feel even worse , it is very important to have a constant control , very responsible with taking your medicine at time and always talk with your doctor if symptoms gets worse, good luck

@tatianebassani8792 2 ай бұрын

@@stevenbrown660 what are the symptoms ?

@renae9365 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had Barrettes Esophagus since I was 30, I have severe GERD, and yep…it’s rough. I get scoped every 3 years.

@garyuk761 6 ай бұрын

Has your barrett's got worse? I had 1cm , 1 year later it's now 3 cm..

@garyuk761 5 ай бұрын

???

@candacerushing6882 16 күн бұрын

Define “reckless supplementation.”Thanks!

@brucesmith2109 5 ай бұрын

Good luck.. I was diagnosed at 43yr. Non displasia 8cm BE Same symptoms as you were experiencing. I'm thinking about the RFA. I'm doing meds for now.

@joshscutnik 5 ай бұрын

It worked for me, but it's not without risks. Hope you're feeling well!

@tatianebassani8792 2 ай бұрын

@@joshscutnikwhat are the risks ?

@diannespalding6542 Жыл бұрын

Sound in the ads, but, no sound in the video.

@sallybush6454 11 ай бұрын

Josh...Thank u for this video...my hysband had his surgery 8th march 2022...and is doing 👍 he is bk working and were still learning we need more videos like this...all the best from England 🇬🇧

@joshscutnik 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome Sally! I'm glad this video helped! I hope your husband is doing well on his path to healing.

@daniellemartinez7131 8 ай бұрын

I just found out I have Barrettes, should I not take the medicine? I feel like it makes me feel more sick. 😢

@topscorer3720 Жыл бұрын

Hey I'm 20, i had a gastroscopy and i was diagnosed GERD and chronic gastrits. I have been suffering from heartburn, chest pain, etc for 7 months. I have no hiatal hernia i took meds for several months but nothing, i also follow a proper diet. Everything started while i was training at the gym and i started feeling a bad chest pain and nausea. I don't hit the gym since may 2022. Are you able to lift heavy weights in the gym ? If yes, do you have any tip?

@joshscutnik Жыл бұрын

I am able to lift heavy in the gym, but I understand what you're talking about. With the chest pain and general tightness through the chest and abdomen, training hard can be tough. There's no secret to being able to work around that to lift heavy, it's going to be about healing so that you are able to feel good when lifting. A couple quick things that helped me with symptoms were bone broth (when things were bad, I was drinking a cup in the morning, afternoon, and at night), and making sure my last meal was 2-3 hours before bed (3 hours is more ideal).

@topscorer3720 Жыл бұрын

@@joshscutnik appreciate your answer, thx merry Christman

@meganholden3279 Жыл бұрын

I had been trying to figure out what was causing my heart palpitations and rate going so high for almost two years now.. I was just diagnosed with Barrett’s. My cells have changed to stomach cells with no dysplasia. I want to self heal also. Do you recommend the alkaline diet? Thank you for sharing. I’m so afraid:(

@joshscutnik Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry you're going through this, but glad you are working hard to get on the path to healing. I did not follow an alkaline diet. I just really took control of my diet and habits. Some things that helped me right away as non-negotiables were drinking bone broth before breakfast, making sure I got at least 7 hours of sleep every night, not eating anything within 3 hours of bedtime, and utilizing a wedge pillow to keep acid from coming back up. Those really helped get my symptoms under control! And in general, limiting processed foods (focus on consuming primarily whole foods), and optimizing fiber and water consumption are great for digestion and overall health.

@duke613 7 күн бұрын

@@joshscutnik I tried a wedge pillow at night but I find it so uncomfortable. It was expensive and made for acid reflux. I'm back to sleeping flat. No idea what bone broth is or it's purpose for gut health.

@ImNotSneeky 9 ай бұрын

Hello, I hope you do reply as I been trying to learn more about BE. I am 29 years old and in shape doing CrossFit daily. I recently did an upper Endoscopy for GERD and found out its complicated by BE which is benign but precancerous mucosa directly related to chronic acid reflux. I do eat healthy, but I do drink a lot and do nicotine pouches. I am now aware of my condition and will limit my drinking and try to stop the acid reflux. My question is I am scared as I am young, and do you think long term It will get worse to develop to cancer or any health issues? I really appreciate your videos and hope you will reply. Any recommendations I will take fully as I would like to live a long health life. I did start taking PPi recommend from the Dr, but only read bad things about it.

@joshscutnik 9 ай бұрын

Hey! The more data that has come out, the less likely it seems to develop cancer. Especially if you manage it well with diet and lifestyle. PPI's aren't ideal long-term, but they are a decent stopgap while you get everything else aligned. Definitely want to cut out the alcohol and smoking asap. It can be a scary diagnosis, but you can do a lot to prevent disease progression!

@duke613 7 күн бұрын

@@joshscutnik I have BE. Two of my GI dr's told me I could have a drink once in a while. I was never a heavy drinker, just socially. Maybe once or twice a month during summer but could go easily 2 or 3 months without a drink. My dad passed from esophageal cancer and it was horrible. I haven't had a drink in almost 2 years. i do miss it at times when socializing or on vacation. On my last DR visit she said I could have a drink everything in moderation. I still haven't had a drink.

@casimiralexander 5 ай бұрын

May you please share your the diet that healed you?

@joshscutnik 4 ай бұрын

I keep it simple. I don't drink alcohol, I eat primarily whole food, nutrient dense foods (plenty of fiber), very minimal processed food, though I occasionally enjoy in moderation. I had to avoid caffeine completely until my symptoms were under control (this took a few years before I could have coffee again). I also don't eat 2-3 hours before bed to give myself time to digest.

@casimiralexander 4 ай бұрын

@@joshscutnik Thank you Brother. Grateful.

@casimiralexander 5 ай бұрын

Josh, i was diagnosed yesterday and am feeling great despair. I am a singer. Is your esophagus actually healed of abnormal tissue?

@joshscutnik 4 ай бұрын

It is! I've been clear for over 2 years, and I don't take any medication

@tocablythe 3 ай бұрын

@@joshscutnikhi. I've been diagnosed with Barrett's when I was 21 years old. I'm 24 now. How did you heal from Barrett? Thank you for answering.

@RandomPerson-yc4vm Ай бұрын

@@tocablythe do you have a hiatal hernia

@tocablythe Ай бұрын

@@RandomPerson-yc4vm I think i don't have it. Why?

@RandomPerson-yc4vm Ай бұрын

@@tocablythe because acid reflux and barrets esophagus can be caused by a hiatal hernia. I have a hiatal hernia and I've got another endoscopy on Monday. After that I will have and appointment to plan the hiatal hernia repair and anti reflux surgery