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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | A swallow study will be able to see whats going on when you eat. If you work with a speech pathologist they can assist you with not just the test but also with your food choices. Even with a feeding tube you can still lead a good life and you may still be able to eat. You might just need the tube to help to supplement your diet unless you are able to drink ensures.
Good luck!!!
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
