Thank you for the responses; I can empathize with the struggles you are facing or have been through. While I struggle with my own issues I realize there are so many of us facing similar battles.
I’d like to get opinions on the post eating throat pain. I too am experiencing set backs whereas I was eating fairly well with some discomfort and then still resorting to only 1-2 tube feeds per day. Now fast forward a week and I’m experiencing awful pain after eating. Granted the food is not super soft (salisbury steak or similar) but I chew really well and swallow small amounts at a time with plenty of water. So currently I’m eating only small amounts and suffer with burning pain afterwards which last about two hours then soreness diminishes to minor pain. At this point this setback leads me to consuming 4cans of tube feed per day.
I’m left wondering, should I avoid eating altogether for a few days and concentrate only on tube feeds in order to get over this phase and give my throat time to heal. Am I making things worse or prolonging my recovery by trying to eat. Any thoughts?

I also have not returned to work, going on 4 months. Though I attempted twice and decided I was not ready due to progress not being linear. Partial return would complicate my TDI benefits. So I find myself with a lot of time on my hands and bored and down. My energy is mostly good, getting some exercise and walks in daily. I’ve painted two rooms, deep cleaned and de- cluttered the whole house.