Susan,

I think my dog was the last creature on earth that was still relying on me to take care of him.

I was surprised to see that you are waking Dave to eat. That would have seriously pissed me off. My wife made sure I got my calories, but only when I was awake.

I had the same issues with the eustation tubes in the ears (they swelled). That goes away after a while but it was really annoying to have that stuffy head feeling with the ears. I was worried about flying but was able to do that about two months out.

About gaining the weight back; I am now a very sinful eater, loads of butter, high fat meats, whatever I can get to put on some pounds. I am now at the same weight as I was pre treatment. I maintained my weight through treatment but lost about 10 pounds in the three weeks after treatment ended. I have just now gained that 10 back.