A disappointing day for me last week. Went to the gastroenterologist for an endoscopy and dilation of esophagus. I am not sure of details as when I talked to the Dr. I was still under the influence of the light anesthesia. But he could not dilate because it interfered with my respiration and they had to bring me out. Probably closing off the airway The stricture is at the top of the esophagus. He is sending me to an ENT for a laryngoscopy, will then confer with the ENT and reattempt the dilation under full sedation at the surgical center. So it'll be another month or so before all this gets done. You know how pushing up appointments works. I have been on the PEG tube exclusively for more than four months now.
I was so hopeful that he could dilate and get me possibly sipping some fluids but no luck. I should be thankful that the the 2nd PET showed a complete response to the chemo radiation treatments, but I am bummed out over this outcome. For a guy who likes home cooking more than anything as well as a good pizza now and then, this was not a good day.
Better tomorrow I guess after I put some more resolve in the bank.
We'll see what the ENT says tomorrow.

Mr MIke