Charlie,

I had my tube for about 9 months. It was my sole source of food for a good month or so. Then slowly I believe 3 or 4 mo. I tried eating what ever I could. Jell-o, oatmeal, scrambled eggs. The process is slow, but just try little bit at a time. You can also try baby food and see if that will work for you.

Also I would Drink water, and canned liquid meals. The main thing here is to keep your intake up and make sure you keep swallowing.!! If you find that your mouth is burning make sure you do not have a Thrush. If so get Nystatin.

Hope some of this is helpful for you. Take Care.. Diane