i have a question re: swallowig. future FIL has trach and peg in now, supposedly he was told to swallow water but he doesnt want to. should be making sure to do this so he does not lose his ability to swallow? is this a possibility?

*KATIE*
future FIL dx with s4 SCC in jaw11/09 15 hour surg/trach/PEG in. 7 weeks of cisplatin/rads. 6/10- cancerous lung nodule- 1 wk of radiation. 8/13 pneumonia. 8/24 pulmonary embolism, on ventillator. 9/3/10 died peacefully w/o pain with family. 9/17/10 my wedding