Hi!

Forgot all about the update! Apologies!

Unfortunately there was no significant improvement this time around, I have had some burps during “hiccups”, but other than that not much has changed.

The procedure itself was done under full anaesthesia, as it is not allowed to be done any other way where I am from. The surgeon injected Botox directly into the Cricopharyngeus Muscle. I was then at the hospital the following night and parts of the next day in case there were any complications. I had some issues swallowing dry food the first couple of weeks, as food seemed to get “stuck” in the back of my throat, but that was easily solved by having a glass of water nearby. This dissipated over time as the effect of the Botox waned.

I just had a follow-up phone consultation with the doctor/surgeon(s) this week, and they are discussing a second attempt amongst themselves. I’ll be getting word back from them sometime soon, hopefully with good news :)

As the procedure requires full anaesthesia it binds up a lot of resources, so that makes them a bit more reluctant.

Hope all is well with you!