Boston, the procedure itself is a walk in the park. Or maybe a dream of a park. On the table, IV drip in, nighty-night and you wake up 20 minutes later with your esophagus dilated. I've had it maybe half a dozen times in the last year. It gives you a sore throat for a few days and your doc will probably suggest that he eat pureed food for 48 hours. But it's a good thing and it will help his ability to swallow.

Let us know how it went. And don't be afraid for your dad, ok?

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