VB, Just a few more suggestions for regular food and trying to get it down. Mashed potatoes with lots of gravey worked. Also cream of wheat with milk, oatmeal with milk, puddings and of course the old standby milk shake. As I got a little better I added creamed soups made with milk and these little cheese cakes that you can buy. You can also keep her calorie count up by having her sip on juices during the day. I did not have RAD, but still had a really hard time eating for quite awhile. I too had the bottom of my mouth rebuilt and part of my tongue removed. She has to realize that eating is going to be a slow process. I used to tell my husband that by the time I got done my breakfast, it was time to make my lunch. Hope this helps a little. Take care. Anne.