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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Traveling can still be done even when a person isnt able to eat properly. Of course eating is such a social event that a cruise might not be that enjoyable until he is better able to eat. Ive heard cruises have the most wonderful food available 24/7.
Getting extra protein will help him to heal faster. From what you wrote, your husband is doing very well with his nutrition and hydration. I have found a liquid protein which has 25 grams of protein in only 2.9 oz. I began using this instead of the protein powder.
The sense of taste should begin to return after about a month. Things will taste great one day and horrible the next. It will be a long road to get his full sense of taste back. For some they will still see improvements at the 2 year mark. Small portions will work best until he recovers more.
Best wishes with a speedy recovery!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
