Yes, choking problems following surgery to remove epiglottis. I was fed through the nose for 4 days while doctor sent me to speech therapy for swallowing test. I had a modified barium swallow while they fed me fruit cocktail and crackers. Always they had me hold my breath and turn my head different directions while watching the food go down on the x ray machine. Finally they found the combination that would work for me. I was also given swallowing exercises (supraglottic swallow) which I now do pretty well or without conscious effort.

After being released from hospital I continued for about 4 months with the speech therapy people to be sure I wasn't aspirating food. I never choke now but sometimes if get in a hurry or eat the wrong food (rice, peanut butter...) I have some trouble with aspiration. Always able to cough it back up and try again with lots of water.