Jennifer, there are 2 things that I'd like to address in your last post. I can't tell from your posts how close and communicative you and your husband are, but if you do communicate, then please pass this on to him: Dear Jennifer's husband: Because of your culinary training and your experience with this disease, you have the oportunity to make a HUGH CONTRIBUTION to those of us who are also battling Head and Neck cancer.Caregivers [like me] are searching 24\7 for ways to augment our loved ones' nutrition, in a trial and error fashion with alot of tears involved. Cancer patients,like you,are struggling daily to find a way to get the nutrition they need and to satisfy the sensory pleasure associated with food. Altho I'm not a Chef, I owned and operated a Gourmet Cooking School years ago, and am a pretty good cook, and I challange you to help find new recipes and presentations to get people going eating again in their "new normal way". If you take this challange, I will bet you that you will start to feel better[and eat better] soon.
Jennifer, the caregiver's forun would be a great place for you to unwind. Being in this position is a tough job and there are many people here who can relate to your anguish. Just remember , you are NOT alone. Amy