My husband had that "hung up" feeling for a good month after treatment...even with liquids. There was talk of doing a procedure that would stretch his esophagus.

But, for him, the problem resolved on its own when the radiation swelling went down. Have your docs talked to you about that option? I'm relying on a poor memory during a time I didn't get much sleep, but I think they called it an esophageal stricture. The docs gave me the impression it was a fairly routine procedure and it would help with the eating issue and that feeling of foods and liquids getting "hung up". This was during a time when it took 4 hours to get 8 oz of diluted protein supplements down.

Even though your treatment was on your throat, my husband's was on the base of tongue (in the same general area) so I am guessing your treatments were similar.

I realize you don't feel your swallowing is normal, what did the speech therapist say about your test? I'm really happy you are taking in some of your calories orally. That's important to continue to do.

Aside from the saliva, has your mouth and throat healed from the radiation? Dan still has a rough throat, but that has been very manageable for him.

I just read your treatment plan, you had a whole lot more chemo than my husband. I wonder if that is slowing down your recovery. But, like other's said it takes 18 months to 2 years to get to that new normal, so please don't loose hope!