Vicki, for what it is worth, I think about you almost everyday and keep you in my thoughts and prayers along with everyone on this OCF Board. My speech therapist got me to eat a little at a time, she actually gave me the courage to try, cuz I was soooo terrified of choking. In fact, last Thanksgiving, I sat down to my Mom's usual Thanksgiving Feast (which is oh so delish) (couldn't eat much the prior year, maybe some mashed potatoes) and almost choked to death in her bathroom, I seriously could NOT breathe. Terrified everybody! I take it real slow and am able to eat almost everything now in small pieces! God Bless You, Vicki! One Day at a Time, is all we can ever do! Love, Carol