Recently diagnosed and I have a few questions

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Hi, I was recently diagnosed through a barium swallow test. Because I couldn't

consume enough liquid to properly pass the barium I went to the ER several days

later because the realization came that nothing was passing through to my

stomach. What little opening I had, was now completely blocked. I was admitted

for 3 days at which time they did an endoscopy and cleared over a liter of

liquids/solids from my esophagus. It was obviously quite dialated. The muscle

allowing food to pass to the stomach, spasms and completely refuses to allow

food to pass. When it does open, it's still blocked 98-99%. Does anyone know

if my esophagus will return to it's normal size? I'm on a liquid diet and have

not had any trouble swallowing, nor have I thrown anything up since the

procedure. I am also maintaining my weight, which I haven't done in several

weeks.

On Tuesday, I will be having a manometry. I am not looking forward to that!

I'm new to the site but if there is an easy way to find other's accounts or

experiences, please let me know.

Surgery is what they are recommended for me. I am a healthy forty-something

year old with a lot of life left to live. I'm almost willing to go anywhere for

the best surgeon but I would love to learn of a great one close by. Houston is

the closest, large city to me. Anyone know of a great surgeon in my area that

they'd recommend? Anyone know of surgeons to avoid in my area?

Thanks to everyone for their time and assistance. It is much appreciated!