Hello wendys and JojoFlores,

I had 40% of my tongue removed with no reconstruction. It is what it is. I began eating about two weeks after surgery then I started rad txs and basically was on a liquid diet for 5 or 6 months due to taste and swallowing issues.

I finished my tx 11-4-08 and I just got done eating pretzels dipped in peanut butter with nothing to drink, lol, it wasn't easy but it was very doable; although, I will be getting a tall glass of cold milk not because I have something to wash down but because it just seems logical to drink some milk after having peanut butter. I eat almost anything..always have and always will.

Practice, practice and practice and don't be afraid to try try and try again.

One more thing--it would be easier if you both create a signature (check mine out on the bottom of my response) and when you have a question start your own thread so your concerns and questions do not get lost. With your own thread you will get better undivided attention from a bunch of great people with great advice. And it alleviates someone else's thread from being hijacked.

stay strong

Last edited by Ray1971; 12-13-2009 06:48 PM.
7-16-08 age 37@Dx, T3N0M0 SCC 4.778cm tumor, left side of oral tongue, non smoker, casual drinker, I am the 4th in my family to have H&N cancer
8-13-08 left neck dissection and 40% of tongue removed, submandibular salivary gland & 14 nodes clean, no chemo, IMRTx35
11-4-08 Recovering & feeling better