And...it's been a very interesting couple of months.

Anybody that followed 'my' story knows I went thru the chemo and radiation like Grant took Richmond. Not a problem anywhere. No pain...no nausia and appetite was decent.

About 2 or 3 weeks AFTER all that is when the diasters began for me. In a word 'INFECTIONS'. I must have been very wide open and they 'floored' me. I've spent about the last couple months completely in hospitals and nursing homes trying to get a handle on them.

I'm home now....but weak as a kitten (especially when I try to stand up). Sitting down I can get by ok. Just had one of those diaphram stretches to try and get so I can swallow better about 5 days ago. It helps a bit....but still not there. I really haven't had SOLID food since about April so imagine it will take some time. What a pain.

I'm open for any ideas on WHAT I can try to get down without to much discomfort. I'd imagine something 'slick' like canned peaches, maybe spagetti, etc.?? Right now it's pretty much water and juices. I'm open for ANY ideas/suggestions to get my throat used to swallowing again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I apologize for being absent on this forum....but didn't have laptop to work in hospitals/nursing homes.

gary o