Hello @loribroda

I agree with Colleen, @colleenyoung, that it is wonderful that the tumor was not cancerous. I can certainly understand your frustration with having a swallowing problem. That is such a difficult problem to deal with. Do you have choking spells or do you just feel like things get stuck? I have had vocal cord surgery for a a paralyzed vocal cord and also have problems swallowing (both before the surgery and again several years after the surgery).

I do agree that seeing a speech pathologist is a great next step. Speech therapists do more than speech therapy, they can also assist with swallowing problems. Have you had a referral to one of these specialists? If not, please ask for a referral. You will be pleased that you did.

I'm also wondering that when you had the various EGDs did they find a way to help with the swallowing problems?

Please know that it is your right to get a second opinion. Find a university medical center or a health care facility like Mayo Clinic with a good multi-disciplinary health care approach. These types of medical centers are also research-oriented and are great at helping with difficult to solve health problems.

Will you post again and let me know who you are doing?