Thank you both...I think I am going to need physical therapy for the neck - now that the trachea hole has closed it is even stiffer and tighter! Luckily it goes back better than forward so I will be able to lay on the table with my head tipped back for radiation. :O)

What is the nausea from? Pain meds or radiation or? Yes, I have protein powder and will use it with whole milk instead of skim for dieting. I don't even mind the taste of Ensure...but it may not taste all that good during radiation.

I will use pain meds as I need to but I am easily knocked out and don't want to spend the entire 6-8 weeks dead in bed. But...I will do what I need to I guess.

Thanks for the good tips! It just keeps getting closer and closer.

Michele in IL