When I initially posted, I didn't realize that she is 7 weeks post radiation, I thought she was just starting or in the middle of radiation. Hopefully the hospital is getting her hydrated and functioning again and maybe with the tube she will be able to get her weight up and health back.

I was able to drink small quantities of beer and wine 4 weeks after radiation. Beer was one of the few things that tasted good and quenched my thirst. While the carbonation in soda really bothered me, it took me so long to get a beer down that I think it too was probably flat by the time I finished it. I too can't imagine how she is getting hard liquor down, but then I guess it depends on what it is and what she is mixing it with. I still think it would burn the tongue like crazy.

Eileen