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Esophageal Cancer | Last Active: Sep 30 8:11am | Replies (19)
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Isn’t it difficult to self dilate? My husband just had a stent out in and is still having difficulty swallowing. I’m wondering if it may come to this eventually. Are you restricted on what you can eat?
My husband had the esophogectomy and could eat at first, but with all the mucus and all he kept getting worse and couldn’t even drink water.
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My husband takes a medicine that helps with the mucus. Have you asked your doctor about something to help?
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It is not difficult at all, but can be a little intimidating at first. Most people I have worked with were afraid of “gagging”. I was a little worried about that also, but the gagging reflex is mostly physiological. I prepared myself mentally for this and have never gagged once in the 700+ times I have done it. No diet restrictions. I eat whatever I want without any issues. I have gained 20 pounds back since starting this. If you would like to witness an actual self dilation, I can share some videos with you. Good Luck.