For those of us that didn't have a peg, we started eating real food as soon as we could swallow it. I don't remember anyone setting any time limit on when I could start. I lived on Ensure Plus for a couple of weeks after treatment and then started on eggs, apple sauce, yogurt, soup, etc.

I'd ask the doc if there is any reason why he can't try now. The more he swallows, the less likely he is to lose the ability.

Take care,
Eileen

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Aug 1997 unknown primary, Stage III
mets to 1 lymph node in neck; rt ND, 36 XRT rad
Aug 2001 tiny tumor on larynx, Stage I total laryngectomy; left ND
June 5, 2010 dx early stage breast cancer
June 9, 2011 SCC 1.5 cm hypo pharynx, 70% P-16 positive, no mets, Stage I