GI and surgeon are leaving treatment up to me

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Hello all,

The GI and surgeon I've met with have treated hundreds of achalasia patients, so

I'm not concerned with their expertise. But they're leaving the choice up to me

as to what to do: HM or the dilation.

The surgeon argues that the HM is durable or longer lasting. The GI agrees, but

also says the dilation option has been long lasting as well.

The GI puts the success rate of the HM at 85% and the dilation at 80%.

I honestly don't know what to do.

The dilation, I have to admit, is appealing.

Not having to stay in the hospital overnight and

get-it-over-with-as-soon-as-possible. I've had three endoscopies so far, so I

know what that's all about.

But, after reading the numerous posts here, it seems, and correct me if I'm

wrong, that there's a consensus for the HM.

Any thoughts appreciated. I'm going to make a decision soon because I really

need to get off my chocolate-soup-frozen yogurt diet. I'm a single guy living by

myself and the whole idea of putting chicken in a blender and making meal just

doesn't work for me.

Thanks (this is a great a great group and I'm so happy I found it)

Pat