Very nice update John, really great to hear the good news. I know getting that PEG out will make you feel even better.

I just realized I have my first 6 month checkup (since surgery) tomorrow; so, I'm right there with you.

You're ahead of me some as I haven't started doing the upper body rebuilding thing yet, but have kept up the legs training via walking and lots of dancing.

I don't want to steal your thread, so I'll end with a hearty good luck, and don't be a stranger.

You might consider starting a new thread in the Immediate Post Treatment forum. I expect others will be interested in seeing how you continue to progress in recovery.

Tony

Tony, 69, non-smoker, aerobatics pilot, bridge player/teacher, avid dancer (ballroom, latin, swing, country)

09/13 SCC, HPV 16, tonsillectomy, T2N0.
11/13 start rads, no chemo
12/13 taste gone, dry mouth,
02/14 hair slowly returning
05/14 taste the same, dry sinuses, irrigation helps.
01/15 food taste about 60% returned, dry sinuses are worse in winter.
12/20 no more sinus problems, taste pretty good