I foergot to add that I can swallow as good as anyone and use the Syringes to put water and juices in my mouth to swallow. They make your mouth much gooier but the taste is great for about 1 minute. Well worth it tho.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here