Always keep in mind Wayne that it is your choice whether or not the tube comes out. If you dont feel comfortable with it then by all means leave it in. One of the main reasons I got my tube out was yto force myself to eat more regular foods. I knew with it out there was no more depending on the tube. Like I said bud, if you arent 100% sure that you dont need it then leave it in until you are.

Billy

Dx Mar 07 with Base Of Tongue Stage IV. IMRT 35x with 3 doses Cysplatin ran concurrent. Tx ended May 31,07. Left and right node involved. Radical neck disection 7/18/07