Thanks everyone. I'm having a little luck with eggs for breakfast w/ensure and small chicken snacks through out the day. My mucous is thickening and my throat is tightening up but there is not really any pain. Thanks for the honesty too, I'm tired of hearing the it's all going to be ok's. I know in my heart I can do this but I was unaware that it would be this difficult. I have a great respect for those of you that have been there and thank you for helping me understand what I need to mentally prepare myself for.