Susan,

The best thing you can do is take tons of time reading these boards because everyone is different in their healing timelines. After spending time doing that, you will get a general idea of what to expect and some good ideas about starting back to eating and other "normal" activities.

I think my Bill was very lucky even though he was sick enough the last week of his treatment to be in the hospital. Once out and finished with his last three treatments, he saw immediate improvement, was off the pain meds within three days and was eating/drinking by mouth totally after two weeks. Not everyone gets better that fast so you need to temper your expections. Lots do come "out of the tunnel" after 3-4 weeks but totally back to normal...well, you may never be totally back to your former self...we refer to the "new normal" instead. Expect your saliva to be greatly diminished for a good while..some seeing improvements up to two years out.

You have been thru a lot and it will take time to heal. My best to you during this time,

Deb