 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I have been reading the posts on swalloing thick VS thin. The thicker the liquid or whatever i try to swallow,the more problem I have. I either have milk or water with me at all times. I have to use my fingers, to dislodge things from the roof of my mouth and around my gums. Wonder if i'm the only one with problem ?? I tried a peanut butter cup yesterday and boy did me and it have fun. Didn't think I was ever going to quit trying to choke.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
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