Thank you All,
My throat has healed a good deal and I can perform the swallowing function without too much pain but it just regurgitates. I called the radiology doctor and have an appointment for next week and swallowing will be the focus of my visit. I did a swallowing study prior to treatment as a baseline. I will also mention the other post treatment symptoms, all of which are uncomfortable but tolerable. On days that I don't have light chores to do around the house, I walk a couple of miles. My blood work checked out OK about 5 weeks after treatment. I can deal with all the side effects that I am experiencing but want to work towards a home cooked meal someday. I am a pretty disciplined guy and want the Docs to prescribe some regimen of exercises and care for a balanced and speedy recovery. I recognize the time frame may be longer rather than shorter, but if I am making progress I will be content. I lost about 27 lbs and may have to increase the calories to prevent more weight loss. I was in fact HPV positive, which seems to be ubiquitous these days. In fact those that are HPV positive enjoy improved rates of long term cure.

I am sitting here typing with a blanket draped over my shoulders thanking each of you for you kind words of encouragement. I will keep you posted on my progress.

Oh, BTW, most of my beard is gone and my hair thinned. Permanent or temporary???

Thanks,
Mr Mike