Cathy,

I had a near total glossectomy with a free flap reconstruction. I have to manuever my food with a chopstick or a baby spoon to the back of my throat and then I use water to wash it down. Before radiation I was able to swallow pretty well, but after is a different story. Be agressive about your exercises during radiation. I wasn't and I lost function. Sometimes I'll have to throw my head back a bit to swallow, be careful that the food is small and well chewed or you'll get choked. Let me know if I can help in any other way.

Brett,
I cried when I rang the bell. Not because I was sad.

Lynn