Hello,

Not being a doctor I can't say what's normal, but (there's always a but) I can say that I've read on message boards about people that still had their feeding tubes in a year after radiation.
I do believe that everyone is different and likewise their individual healing time after radiation is different. I finished mine in January and still have difficulty swallowing some things and am sensitive to spicy and strong foods.
My last visit to the doctor I was told it would be at least 18 months before I knew what taste buds I would have or saliva I can expect to keep.
Have you discussed this with your doctor and does he find it unusual? Is he concerned about infection or anything? What has he told you?

Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, but I know someone that knows more about the process will come along and offer info.

Take care,
Dinah