Hi, Liz, a few thoughts here: We bought a battery operated razor with 4 or 5 different tips for John to use after rad. started. It was much easier on his skin. Back to liquid foods is a good thing!! Any way you can get food and hydration down him will help. There are some good recipes on OCF for people with swallowing difficulties. John slept almost around the clock for 6 weeks after rad ended- it really wiped him out. Since Robin is still working, my guess is he is exhausted by the end of the day. I like hearing that you are a "bloody nusiance" That's a good thing! Amy in the Oz