Hi, My mom is in her third year of surviving throat cancer, stage 3, underwent daily radiation for 6 weeks and chemo , no surgery, it was hell but she made it. She had to have a peg tube for nutrition. Her dentures no longer fit and her mouth opening is restricted to the point where dentures they say can not be fit in anymore. My question is has anyone else been unable to resume eating? She has had a swallow eval and they say she can swallow and drinks water alot for dry mouth. My mom, Pat, when I ask if she could try to eat says she does try but everything tastes terrible and she can not get it down with out gagging. I am so proud of her for making it this far and surviving this ordeal but she is loosing weight and seems emotional messed up. Is there a formula with more calories she is taking osmolyte? Is it psycological that she can not eat? How can I be supportive and not to pushy? Has anyone else kept a peg for this long? I would appreciate any info
thanking in advance
A worried Daughter,
Laurie