He is to the stage where he will start feeling the radiation. On eating I was dependent on High Calorie Boost. 530 calories per serving. I was told to get down 4 or 5 per day and drink as much juice and water as possible. While at Mayo I was fortunate to get down 3. It was a battle because of the pain. I lost 40 lbs and lost a lot of muscle mass. In hindsight I should have opted for a feeding tube.
I am now 8 weeks out. I do get 5 boosts down, I eat yogurt, cup a soup,cream of wheat cereal, and drink apple juice and Gatorade diluted with water. So mostly still liquid.
I take liquid Tylenol for pain 3-4 times a day. I can tell you it is getting better. 8 weeks out. In another check in. This too, will pass. Exercise and rest and learn to live in the moment. I will say a prayer for you all.