I feel for you angel. WE are all tough people and will win this battle. I am about to start Valvoline 10W40. I bet that will smooth out in the throat. At least much easier going to the basement floor for whatever is making the journey.

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