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Cancer Support

Solly Mack

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2. sinkingfeeling is right. Slow process, keep trying with the solids because you can

Reply to alfredo (Original post)

Sat Jun 25, 2016, 05:34 PM

Jun 2016

become dependent on the tube, and you do not want that.

I still have problems with phlegm 2 years later, but it is ever so much better. It will get better for you, but it will take time. I was told recovery between 6 months and 2 years (tongue/throat/taste), and I was much closer to the 2 year mark for feeling more like myself.

Sorry you are missing Pride-Fest.

Congrats on the 2 month milestone!

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It is coming up to two months since my last treatment. [View all] alfredo Jun 2016 OP

Do you still have your feeding tube? Keep trying to get sinkingfeeling Jun 2016 #1

It hurts. I tried applesauce and a weak gravy, quite painful. alfredo Jun 2016 #3

sinkingfeeling is right. Slow process, keep trying with the solids because you can Solly Mack Jun 2016 #2

did you have difficulty talking? I can manage to croak a few words. alfredo Jun 2016 #4

Yes, I did. Solly Mack Jun 2016 #5

What types of tea do you drink? alfredo Jun 2016 #6

Whatever was handy - Twinings, etc. Usually Irish breakfast or Darjeeling. Solly Mack Jun 2016 #7

I had some decaf green tea. I was able to have several good sips. I could taste it all through. alfredo Jun 2016 #8