Repeat endoscopy and dilatation today by Dr. Cano has resulted in mild symptomatic improvement. I don't think he dilated any more than Dr. Lewis. He removed some food impacted in the distal esophagus, and the spasms have improved, but attempts to eat small amounts of chicken broth, chocolate pudding and Boost+ have resulted in only mild success. I have regurgitated some of these, but without as much pain as yesterday, and some seems to have gone down. I don't think he dilated as much as planned as he was concerned with inflammation in the esophagus. You can't appreciate how we take for granted the ability to eat, chew, swallow and digest food. I don't know if I will ever be able to do so. It is very depressing. If my Merkel cell cancer is "cured', the cure may be as bad as the disease.
I will see Dr. Lewis next week, and maybe he will have something else to offer. I have heard of esophageal stents being used but there is a very high rate of complications, and they are not recommended for benign strictures.
In the meantime, I will stay home, trying to distract myself. Sorry, KP Docs, I will not be up to working tomorrow.
GO 49ers!
This is very concerning. Our family affairs usual revolve around deciding where our next meal should take place as we eat. I hope we can return to such a state. And I hope we can all get some rest tonight. I think a 9ers/Pats superbowl would be quite the show - the 9ers vs the second coming of Montana...
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