Kitty Lady,

So sorry that you are having a tough time lately. The endoscopy might reveal something that can be treated to decrease the choking. I had this proceedure a while back for a similar reason. It was done under a light general anesthetic...and it was the best sleep that I have had in months.

Hopefully the hospital can get you some assistanace financially for your stay and proceedures. What a worry that must be.

In the meantime, you might try putting things through a blender so that it goes down easier. I found that it is easier to swallow cold or cooler smoothie type drinks, taken through a straw. You can put some nutritious things in such a drink like fruit, yogurt, powdered greens, protein powder etc. Maybe worth a try.

In my thoughts and prayers.
With love, Erika