Donnajean,
I have been diagnosed with an esophageal stricture, which is the direct result of radiation. I have now gone in twice for dilations of my esophagus, and although my swallowing improved significantly following the first procedure, I too get food stuck in my throat and still have difficulty with all but the softest and simplest foods. I did not have a neck dissection. I was told by my doctor that only 5% or patients have esophageal problems from the radiation...but I am one of them. Eating is not easy and it does still cause my throat to hurt a little. I still have my PEG and don't know how soon I will be able to get enough nutrition from eating so that I can dispense with it. I go back for my third dilation in a month.

I hope that this was helpful,
Danny