I am glad most of the throat boogers are gone which was horrible, my mom said they looked like huge worms. But now it is the dry cough that pops up for no reason and makes me gagg so hard I almost throw up. And then I have so much saliva I either have to choose to swallow it or put the towel under my face all night when I sleep. But still wake up coughing and gagging up nothing but clear spit. Going outside too long still irritates me and makes me start to sweat and get pretty hot, especially in the neck area. Just on the short drive home yesterday from my moms to our house I got really hot, and it was 36 degrees outside. The hot flashes worry me and I wonder now if it is something that will stick around forever which would complicate my job. I am hoping to make it back to work by March which I have been away since September. I guess I have 4 more weeks before I see any light at the end of the tunnel, I really hate the tube I am sorry. It just annoys me and makes me feel not human, and I just wanna cuddle with my dogs and my lady again and it is kind of tough with a foot long tube bundled up under my shirt. Hoping for good news from radiology tomorrow and oncology wednsday and maybe they will give me a hint on when I should attempt foods. I am swallowing sprite,gatorade, and water in small portions and it feels foreign but is working. And of course I do not taste anything and am guessing I wont for a very long time.

Your Friend,
NAte