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@robert47

I've been on a feed tube since 2014, not sure if your aware but you can order gravity feed bags with a large bore (larger tubing) and what the wife dose is take a large can of hungry man soup, puts it in the blender with 2/3 of a can of water blends for about 2 min, heat in microwave for 45sec, (helps oils from clogging tube), pour into bag and serve. I do not use a feed pump so I connect right to my feed tube and fully open valve. nice alternative from formula every day. I'm stuck with this feed tube for the rest of my life, so I experiment start with creamy soups like mushroom, chicken, shrimp, tomato etc. do not use soups with a lot of beef, burger is ok if blended well. My wife also cooks up certain dishes that can be blended or liquified. Do not use vegies tha have a hull or are stringy (corn, celery, etc.) since 1999 I've had 4 MAJOR oral cancer surgeries, 35 radiation treatments 4 chemo and 5 outpatient surgeries, saliva thick as Jello, half a Tongue and can't swallow. Hope this is helpful and God Bless you all, I feel your pain
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Robert,

You've got great attitude-keep chugging along. You inspire me!

You have been through so much, and your attitude is an inspiration. My question is: can you taste the food that your wife blends for you? My husband is still on Kate Farm food four times a day, or as much as he can tolerate which is sometimes less. He is trying valiantly to eat and drink but it’s a very slow and painful process. We looked into the “IQoro” device available in Europe but found that it cannot be sold to the US. Not FDA approved. Disappointed as it sounded like it would be helpful in strengthening muscles used in swallowing. We will be looking into “red light therapy” also. Good luck to you and all other neck cancer patients. I have found this forum helpful!