Good morning, Arden. We seem to be on a similar path, you and me. My husband finished treatment August 1 and has many of the same issues you mention. He says one minute he has so much saliva he can't swallow it all and a few minutes later he's so dry that he feels like he's going to swallow what little tongue he has left. The mucous issue seemed to be improved so he stopped taking the Mucinex - bad idea! He's back on that and it seems to help a bit. Bob also got the ok to start trying some soft foods about two weeks ago but he hasn't tried any yet. I think he is afraid of choking or aspirating. It kind of scares the heck out of me too. He is taking in about 2500 calories through the PEG so his weight is holding steady (he even gained a few pounds so that's good). I don't really have any advice for you, just wanted you to know that someone out here is going through similar things. I keep telling Bob it will get better and I hope it does for you and your husband too!