Dave is unable to swallow solid food. In February 2013, Dave had a throat infection and had to have a tooth removed. Later that week, he went out for dinner and choked on bit of meat. Dave has not been able to swallow solid food since then. His diet consists of soft food: mash potatoes, soup, cheese and milk. Dave is 6ft"2 and weighs ten stone, he's lost almost four stone in the last year. It can take him 1hr 15' to eat a bowl of soup. Dave hates how he looks and is desperate to go back to his athletic shape.
In family mediation, Dave's wife makes an emotional plea to him as she's so worried about his health. Dave admits that his fear of swallowing food is taking over his life. In therapy, The Speakmans discover that Dave has a fear of swallowing food as he almost choked a year ago. Can The Speakmans make him swallow food again? Will Dave be able to move on and start eating nutritious meals again?
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