I am a 74 yo female who can relate to all that you have submitted. 1 yr since diagnosis, 6 mnths since surgery. No big probs, but big 40+ lb wt loss and the swallowing/dilations have been the biggest issue for me. It's been a learning exp. My Dr. is not concerned about wt loss (hi sch weight)...and I'm still quite active and feel better w/ wt loss. How it translates for men, I'm not sure. Don't like hi prot cott cheese, but if you whip it you don't get as strong of a flavor. Lots of prod's on market now adays have helped. Grd meats, small bites, but it's a diff lifestyle than what I've don't for 40+ years, so give it time.