Hi @janet145824 and welcome to the Head and Neck group. I am sorry that your radiation did so much damage to your throat that now you must have additional repair surgery. I myself was fortunate enough to not have had swallowing issues I could not handle now twenty-two years out. You are a prime example why I try to encourage others to be careful with the selection of radiologists and if radiotherapy is actually necessary for the specific cancer treatment.
I wish you well and speedy recovery. I know this is not what you want in life. None of us do. God bless you and keep you safe.