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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I think I would eat dog food just to ger something into my stomache orally. It's been well over 1 1/2 years of liquid. But I am alive so I can complain. LOL
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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Joined: Apr 2012 Posts: 16 | Thank you so much Sally! sounds like your issues are very similiar to my husband's. He said sweet is now bitter. Cooked tomato stings his mouth. I like that idea you said about making things slippery. I will definately try it. thank you. and best wishes to you!!
T3 N3 squamous cell carcinoma of the right base of tongue. He was treated with induction chemotherapy followed by definitive chemoradiation, which he completed in December 2010. non-smoker, non-drinker.
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Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 3,267 Likes: 4 | You can spray food, even after cooking, with an olive oil mister or with any other food oil desired, which helps in chewing, swallowing. Mine is a pump bottle called Misto, available in many stores. Fat adds taste, extra calories, increases appetite too.
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