Gary,
My swallowing continues to improve. I did have my esophagus dilated three times and it seems to be remaining sufficiently open. I am now able to eat a lot of soft foods and I can easily drink smoothies and shakes...which I could not do a month ago. I tried a hamburger pattie today and it was a complete failure. I still have a long way to go and I haven't shed the PEG tube yet, but I only use it about once a day. I drink a lot of Boost Plus and eat yogurt, but I am able to eat many soups, eggs, vegetables and even fish.
My problem is that I cannot seem to eat much volume, certainly not enough to gain weight back. You would think that these thick milk shakes that I buy would put some weight on me!
Gary, you have no choice but to be patient...and you WILL feel better. I started taking a walk every day after I finished radiation and felt bad. Have you felt up to that?

Take care,
Danny