Saw ENT Dr. today. He said there is still considerable swelling in the area of the vocal cords that likely caused the respiration problems I experienced when the gastro Dr. tried to dilate the espohagus last week. The gastro Dr. called tonight after concurring with the ENT and said he is going to put me on some steroids to address the swelling and reattempt dilation under full anesthesia next week. So I am back to where I was last week waiting to get rescheduled.

And the bills keep rolling in but at least we have a plan that according to the research I have done is the protocol for restoration of swallowing.

Mr Mike