My husband also has a stricture in his esophagus that won't allow him to eat or drink. We went for a dilation on Thursday and the ENT said the stricture was too large and the attempt to dilate failed. He told us the prognosis is not good and that my husband will probably be on the g-tube for life. We are not willing to accept his prognosis. Jordan12 I am so happy your husband is doing well after his procdure. Please keep me informed about your husband's progress. Has anyone else had the esophagogastroduodenoscopy done? I am from central Illinois but will travel if necessary if we can't find someone closer to try the procedure.