I am 6 mos out of treatments and still have my peg tube in also. Like yours, my mouth was quite sore at 2 mos out as well. The soreness went away pretty quickly but then the dry mouth phase set it. I tried eating small things but it just wouldn't work due to not having any saliva, so I started sipping on broths and drank a lot of water. I can now eat small portions of bean soups with lots of broth in them such as navy beans and pinto beans and some campbell's soups, but I can't eat any solid foods to speak of. I have to take small bites because of a fear of choking. I also try small portions of mashed potatoes and gravy. I, too, want my peg tube out but I'm afraid to have it removed until I know I can eat enough to sustain my nutrition. I consider it my safety net and my life line. My doctor says that he will take it out as soon as I can take my meds by mouth and eat better. As of now, I am still crushing my meds and taking them through my peg tube because the pills are too dry and too large to go down my throat. I worry that I will never be able to eat normally again because of the dry mouth not allowing for break down of foods, but everyone ahead of me says it will get better and that I will eat normally again. I guess it will happen when the time is right for me. As Brian mentioned, everyone heals differently so try to be patient and hang in there. Use this time to rest and let your body heal. I will tell you like everyone tells me...it will get better and you will get through this!