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Esophageal Self Dilation Therapy: An Effective Alternative Sep 17 10:39am | By Kanaaz Pereira, Connect Moderator (@kanaazpereira)Comment receiving replies
We have been using a size 46 for about a month and a half. Do you have someone to help you with it? The doctor showed us how to do it but we have discovered a few small things that make it go so much easier! It takes a total of 20 seconds start to finish and the trade off is normal swallowing!
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I am about to undergo the self dilatation therapy.
I had one question.
As you pass the Dilator , do you try to swallow it as it goes down to avoid it entering your airway ??????
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Yes my GI doctor is willing to help me. We are currently looking into how to go about getting the device (I have actually found them in different sizes on ebay new and used if you can believe that) and if Insurance will cover it. I plan to do it regardless. I too feel it will help me stay open more regular instead of stretching and closing over and over. My doctor is currently using a 48 but has gone bigger in the past. He says he thinks the 48 is a good size for clear passage. I hope to end up using the 48 daily or weekly but may start with a size or two smaller. Could you share with me the small things you have discovered to make it go smoothly for you? I watched a very helpful video on youtube but they will not let me post a link. You can find it by searching Esophageal Self Dilation it is by MarletteAcres