Hi Carol,

What you describe sounds quite typical at just two weeks post. In fact, he is doing pretty well if his weight is stabilized and the only real issue is the mucous.

Pain is very common so take what is needed to be comfortable. Healing is faster when there is less stress and pain.

Mucous is pretty common. There is a suction device that removes it mechanically.

Very important is to keep swallowing, even if it is water and liquids. Start soft foods, mashed up and blendered and try hard to get the swallowing to keep exercising.

Keep up water via PEG to stay hydrated until he can get enough via his mouth.

Doing great, hang in there.