Help - husband had an oesophagectomy 2 weeks ago and has been in ICU ever since. Has anyone been through this and had similar complications?

My husband was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer back in March T3NOMO .

Had 4 rounds of Flot chemo then went in for oesophagectomy surgery on 14th Sept .

he was doing so well for first 5 days but then contracted sepsis and was put in ICU induced coma where he has been for 13 days . Day 5 of being on there they had to open him up again as they found a leak of bile into his bowl . They fixed that and he seemed to be turning a corner and improving . But now 7 days later as they are starting to bring him round he now has CPE infection and has been isolated in a side room in ICU . 
his infection markers have again started to rise .

hes still on a ventilator but they fitted a tracheotomy 3 days ago .

he’s also very agitated as they try and bring him round. 
I am dealing with this all on my own and it’s just horrific 

he’s in a hospital 2 hours away so I have been staying over to be with him every day .

he was a fit and healthy 58 year old before this and at the gym every day . 

Has anyone else been through this surgery and experienced these kind of complications. 

  • Hello Rifraf

    I just wanted to reply to your post to say that my thoughts are very much with you and your husband this morning. It sounds like you're both in an incredibly difficult position at the moment, and I hope that you're feeling supported by the health professionals who are caring for your husband. 

    If it would help to chat with one of our nurses for support at any time, you are most welcome to call them. They're available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope that in the coming days there is some more positive news for you. Keep posting here in the Cancer Chat community if it helps to have a safe space to put things down in writing. We're here for you Rifraf. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator