Rob,

If your Mom is in dentures already and is doing any chewing and swallowing...she's doing really good.
I have upper and lower partials after 14 teeth being removed and there are still some things that are tough to chew - and a lot that are tough to swallow, due to lack of saliva and still sensitibe throat. My radiation was over Jan 25th.

As you read the board you'll see that everyone is different and there are still people on their PEG tube only and others that are eating almost everything.
Everyone's body heals at a different rate.

Thing such as meat loaf and soups were my first items...everything with gravy and butter. Pastas work because of the soft and sauces. Rice doesn't work for me, but might for others.

From your description I have a feeling she is doing well, be patient and try different things.

Take care,
Dinah