Hi after treatment and a year recovery 3 all clear pet scan. I still have not been out for anything to eat at a cafe or restaurant will I ever fell comfortably to do this as I eat slow and sometimes still choke and have difficulty swollening. Would love to go on holiday too feel am holding my husband back and he's been my rock
Hi Lou Lou. Well done on the milestone. Take your time with these things. My husband and I managed a short break 7 months after I finished treatment and I must say that mentally that was a bit of a challenge. I knew what I could eat and I stuck to choices that I could manage, taking my time. A month later I managed a whole day on my feet selling honey at Conwy Honey Fair.
Taking that first step might be a challenge but when you take the leap there won’t be anything to stop you.
Do my advice us to start with a couple of days away just with your husband and no pressure.
I’m sure he understands. He knows the hell you’ve been through.
Best wishes
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
Hi All I can say is so what Dani suggests. I used to buy a coffee ust for the smell of it and took a lotus biscuit to dip into it with my trusty water by my side. I’m slightly different 2 month after I flew to spain hubby 60 th birthday. I didn’t eats anything out but still went out with him he had food out I just explained I couldn’t eat the restaurants never batted an eyelid. I bought coffee and water they were happy.
Give it a try yiu might surprise yourself. Try coffee or tea and cheesecake just eat the top bit.
Hazel x
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