Life changes for sure. 33 months ago I spent 5 days in ICU with congestive heart failure. Life was hard and slow getting back to what I did before. 29 months ago I had problems swallowing, doctor treated me for acid reflex, didn't help. Couldn't swallow the meds the heart doctor prescribed. Had been to 3 doctors by June 2024 with no relief. Last week of June 2024 I sat on a grocery store floor trying to figure out how I got there and how long I'd be there with my leg shaking violently. A trip to ER showed there was a tumor sitting on my left leg control. The doctor and his staff worked hard getting the tumor removed as quick as possible. The swallowing problem was still there. He sent me to his doctor friend. She's the 4th doctor to tell me it's acid reflex. He sent me to West clinic for test. They sent me to Gastro One, the 5th to say it was acid reflex. Boost and other protein drinks was all I could get down and some of them are nasty. The Gastro doctor said I needed a feeding tube. I went to 4 doctors and none would do it. I ended up in ER weighing 100 pounds, a general surgeon installed it. The nursing staff were following orders but were over feeding me and the tube leaked. I spent 15 days in the hospital where it should have been 2 at the most getting my diet plan worked out. I was able to take my heart related meds again through the tube. More doctor visits and test. Found that I have esophagus cancer that caused the tumor and my swallowing problems. Started chemo infusions the first of December 2024 every 2 weeks with a fanny pack or shoulder bag with pump for another 48 hours of meds worn home. New Year Day 2025 was my first meal, purple hull peas with cornbread soaked in the juice, very small bites. Only thing I ate for 3 weeks. I found that a lot of things didn't taste as good as they did in the past. Can't swallow canned or bottle soft drinks, milk or tea. Still gag on a few foods and drinks. I'm getting better, up to 138 pounds and doing all I can until I tire out.