You have to force the swallowing. After all of this time, if I didn't force swallow, I would be a waste. Sure it hurts a=everything past the lips but it is what has to be done. I know for sure this hurts but it keeps you alive and beats just thinking about pain so much.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here