Peter - Welcome to the forum. Its good that you are fighting to continue swallowing. Keep it up. Watch your total caloric intake - don't get behind. Make sure you are getting 2500+ calories a day while recovering from tx. Get the closest dietician to help you plan a calorie schedule. Drink more water - or pour it in your tube. Your body needs it even when you aren't thirsty and it really helps recovery.

I fear that you will learn some patience with this disease. Recovery can be very, very slow. Mine took twice as long as I thought it ought. When the swelling has gone down, go get a swallowing study to make sure you aren't aspirating (really important).

Good to have another Brit in the forum. Keep us appraised of your successes and failures. We are with you. Be strong. Tom