Hi Dizz! I know your dealing with a lot, but you sound in good spirits. Maybe you do just need a smaller trach to be more comfortable. The trach can cause a lot of irritation that in turn causes a lot of mucous production. Suctioning is important. Glad to hear your night nurses are all over it. Mike had a good idea with the ice chips to get use to swallowing again. Take your time Dizz. I know you want to get some relief from that trach, but if you still have a lot of swelling is may be a necessity for awhile longer. Good they’re going to try a smaller canula.
I’m happy people on here are helping you. Don’t hold back complaining to your nurses when your uncomfortable. They are skilled in knowing things to do that may help. Rest well angel. Keep us updated. Hugs.


SSC Lt sublingual tongue; Age 62
Positive biopsy 20June2019
Staging done 2 Jul : Stage 1
Quit smoking 15 years ago; not a drinker; no HPV
Pet/ CT 6Jul2019 : Negative. Not even the Lt tongue lit up.
Partial Glossectomy 22Jul2019