I learned this evening why I need a caregiver. I couldn't even swallow water to take a pill . I had to run for the sink while choking to get the water out of my mouth. THat sure is a scary and helpless feeling. I guess sooner or later the rads and chemo catch up with all of us. It made me realize the things that can happen at any time. My throat feels like it is closing shut and I will tell the surgeon tomorrow morning what happened. He's the Dr doing the implants. Maybe he has some advice for future occurences.