[quote=Charm2017] JUST WHAT I NEEDED TO HEAR. [/quote]

Charm

I hope that is a good shout.

Yes I have speech/swallow therapy together. It is going pretty well. It can be frustrating when it doesn't go as quickly as I would like. I really like that we try foods in our sessions and I am not afraid because someone is there with me. Sometimes trying foods at home by myself is a little unnerving. You will have the benefit of not dealing with the radiation side effects in the middle of your therapy also. I had to stop for a couple of weeks during rad and now the slime is sometimes a detriment. Last night I ate an entire container of yogurt with a couple of pieces of strawberry in it and I am now eating some cream soups. Spinach lasagna and mac n cheese are my short term goals.

I had the temp trach also, but I woke up babbling. My sister and my ENT have been able to understand me since day one. Now that my flap is starting to settle in, my speech is improving also.

It will be OK. You can pick my brain all you want - here or in PM.

Keep your spirits up.
Patty