Thank you, Tony. I try not to let it bother me too much. Truth is, I break down sometimes, but my husband is amazing at having my back. He's truly been my rock through this. After two partial glossectomies and the neck dissection, I think we can make it through almost anything. I'm scared for radiation and the possibility of chemo, but I'm going to keep on pushing through.

I was so determined to eat. I did so good with the Boost that I kept thinking, I bet if I tried hard enough I could swallow something solid. It has to be foods that will go straight back, anything that is mushy just got stuck. I found a way though and I have ate burritos, hot dogs, steak fries, etc. Things that are kind of bulky but you can cut into tiny bites to make swallowing easier. It truly helped me and has been what I needed to maintain my weight. I've had more of an appetite the last three days than I did the first ten.

I hope I can be as strong and persistent once radiation starts.