Thanks David, he has also started lifting weights and working out again so I am not as concerned about him gaining weight as I am making sure he gets his calorie intake in. He is starting to be able to take some of his of the vitamins he was taking for his work outs so I am sure those will help with the cell repair and weight gain too once he adds the whey protein in. Every day is another eating gift and tonight's Stuffed Shells in marinara sauce went down with no problem (our first attempt at tomato sauces). Reminder the ultimate goal is Ribs! Kathy, Pat still struggles with the mucous too, the meat tenderizer gargle rinse does work as well as the over the counter antihistamines. He still has a bothersome sore on his tongue so was wondering about that and what to do about it. Will be thinking about you and praying the tests all come out fantastic!