My esophogus has been continuously getting better and I am nearly three years out of tx. It is my observation that the surgeons blame whatever factor they cannot control on timing - too soon, too late. If they can get you to believe this problem is caused by you coming to them at the wrong time, they get a lot of the burden lifted from their shoulders. You get to them when you get to them. Make them deal with it as it is now, not as they would like it to be.

My swallow has never completely recovered. I can drink malts and things thickened with gravy, but not free liquides like water or juice, and not solids of any size. I live by my peg tube and though I don't like it, my nutrition is probably better now than its ever been. My meals are fast and easy. I can now dominate conversation at the supper table, and talk while I'm drinking....! Best of luck with those procedures. Be strong. Tom