Hi, after the initial surgery plus 2 weeks of intense direct radiation I had slight discomfort. I was still able to eat burger and fries :)! However, starting week 3 the increased pain journey began. I went on a feeding tube, that same week, because I could no longer eat. That was a good thing because there was no way I was to get anything of protein value down my throat. I live alone so at 65, weak from no nutrition and 60 plus lbs of weight loss I needed help, so I was put in hospital for 5 weeks. I had the tube put in Feb 2017 and removed Oct 2017. I said it was time to
move on and my nutritionist agreed. I stated in a previous email that my swallowing must be thought through before I swallow anything. Also, I can't eat everything only stuff that is soft/mushy. My saliva glans are fried so additional liquid is necessary. You get used to it and move on. I am still alive and very thankful one day at a time. God Bless and Good Luck!