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Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,128 | Yesterday, I went in for a Modified Barium Swallowing Test.
Surprisingly, I am still able to actually swallow small amounts of the thicker-than water concoction (That was the only test stuf they used in my case).
Sadly, I also 'silently' (Without knowing it) aspirated some of the stuf. In fact, it was coming out below my trach tube the rest of the day.
They are setting me up with three swallowing therapy sessions.
My main reason for wanting to swallow is to get rid of the mucous that quickly builds up when I try to talk (Looks like I'll be dependent on my PEG for the rest of my life).
Age 67 1/2
Ventral Tongue SCC T2N0M0G1 10/05
Anterior Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 6/08
Base of Tongue SCC T2N0M0G2 12/08
Three partial glossectomy (10/05,11/05,6/08), PEG, 37 XRT 66.6 Gy 1/06
Neck dissection, trach, PEG & forearm free flap (6/08)
Total glossectomy, trach, PEG & thigh free flap (12/08)
On August 21, 2010 at 9:20 am, Pete went off to play with the ratties in the sky.
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