Buster,

I'm four years out and eating is still an issue. I've worked with a wonderful speech pathologist on some tips and tricks to help and it has worked some. The damage done in my case it will never be "good" again but if I don't use it I'll only get worse. I try and eat some solid foods everyday although the lion's share of my nutrition is via a liquid diet.

As a person that owned a restaurant and lived to eat, I've been able to change and become someone who eats to live. Until this last year I struggled with keeping good weight on, however after a lot of research and trial and error I'm now at a very healthy weight (built like my 63 Buick Riviera actually) and feel great.

My advice would be to work with a speech pathologist and a nutritionist, who help you with not just the process but also getting the nutrition that you need despite any challenges you now have.

Hope that helps!

Eric