Linda,

I didn't have a tube at any point in my treatment, and ended up having to live on liquid/mushy meals for MANY weeks. Most of the time I couldn't chew solid food, even if it was very soft, so I resorted to the following: Carnation Instant Breakfast, broths of different flavors, pudding, ice cream, yogurt, fruit concoctions whipped up in the blender (but not acidic ones), baby food -- you get the idea. Yes, it all tasted terrible, but at this point you can't let your menu be dictated by your taste buds. Food is what you need for survival and whether you're eating by mouth or by tube, you have to get your daily intake to a healthy level and maintain it consistently.

Cathy