Margaret:

At 5 wks out its still early for being able to eat successfully. A few easy things that you could try would be canned peaches, creamy yogurt, cream soup, or pudding. Texture also plays a part in what is easy to eat at this point.

I know how frustrating it can be to eat and struggle. Use the magic mouthwash and keep trying. Another thing that worked for me was to drink yoo-hoo or chocolate milk when eating. It will soothe your mouth and takes away the burning.



Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile