Kayleen,
My sincere best wishes for Steve's recovery. I'll keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers for sure.
This really hits home to me, since I had surgery for similar problems last year. My tissue was pre-cancerous, though and has reversed.
So, guys if you have frequent heartburn, acid refux, difficulty swallowing, etc. Per Kayleen's advice and mine, please see your doctor.
Wayne Stevens
(Montana Slim)