Cindy,

Hi and welcome – what a triumph – at least that's what I felt like after my fist bite of “real food”. Mine was meatloaf. That ground meat really is good stuff. I too had 8 weeks of radiation for tonsil cancer and experienced the saliva and blood. At one point 7 up was the only thing that would cut through the build up. I can't answer the feeding tube or saligan questions sorry.

But I can tell you that it gets better everyday now. Some days you won't even realize that you are better. It is gradual – but consistent. Hang in there and feel free to come to the board and ask anything. I have learned in the little time I've been here that someone here will answer and has “been there done that” It's a very supportive group of people.

Take care,
Dinah