Oesophageal stent advice

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Hello all, 

My husband's oncologist is arranging for him to have a stent fitted to help ease his swallowing. Just 2 weeks ago we went out with close family to watch the rugby and went for a curry afterwards. He had a milder one for a change because of his sore mouth but was able to eat it with no problem. The following week he started to feel his food going down. Then it started to become uncomfortable. Then, since about Tuesday, he can't eat solids, food is getting stuck and he even struggles to keep some drinks down. So, stent it is. 

Can people please share their experience of the procedure for the insertion of the stent, getting used to it and the general pros and cons?

TIA

Lorraine x

  • Hi Lorraine,

    I have no answer for you on this, its just that I'm thinking going down the stent route. I've had 2 throat stretches but it soon shrinks back down, how many throat stretches has your husband had before? When did he have his operation?

    I hope you get some answers on here so we can both learn something.

    Best wishes.

    Pete

  • Hello Pete,

    Thanks for replying. Rod couldn't have surgery because his OC is advanced and spread too far. He hasn't had any stretches, with the oncologist going straight for the stent option. It was that or a stomach peg and Rod definitely doesn't want to have that. He sees that as another giant step towards the end, rightly or wrongly. 

    Let's hope someone can share some sound advice.

    Happy Saturday!

    Lorraine