Mundace

Sorry to hear that your dad is going through all of this. The appointment you mention that your dad has with the speech therapist next week is where his ability to swallow will probably be assessed.

If there are swallowing issues the speech therapist will organise for a test to be done in a controlled environment so they can monitor his ability to swallow. Swallowing incorrectly can cause problems so if he is having trouble a professional person should definitely be there to assist him.

From my experience following my surgeries it can take many weeks for swelling to go down which swelling in itself causes difficulties.

The speech therapist is definitely the person to help your dad. Good luck with the appointment next week

Karen