5 months post treatment and getting there.
Big day today, had my PEG removed. Managed with just the numbing spray and no sedation, all done in 5 mins. Strange popping to the loo and not having to move tube from waistband! Throat slightly tender, otherwise all good.
Properly back to work tomorrow with mixed feelings. Have got used to being at home with hubbie & pooch, really going to miss them. Sadly can't quite retire at 48! Nervous about being back in the classroom next week after 9 months away from it. Also hope I can stay focused, really struggle to concentrate these days. Reassured not on my own with that from Hazel's post yesterday. Will see how I get on with fatigue and voice too. Had a dog walker lined up to help for first few weeks, but there's been an outbreak of kennel cough, so can't start that for a couple of weeks.
Eating getting better all the time, even starting to enjoy some meals! Dryness manageable.
Thank you once again to everyone on here, the support has been amazing. Some of the strength lies in there being people here who have notched some years up post treatment, others at a similar stage and then some who are starting out on this detour, making you feel useful when paying back the help.
Still a long way to go in terms of recovery, but hopefully will start to see how 'new normal' feels.
Take care all, Ronnie
Hi good luck for tomorrow. Be patient with yourself its easier once you there and mind starts working again and some days you even forget about your cancer for a bit which is actual good. 
My swallowing is ok, my trouble is dry mouth and textured foods in my mouth.
Hello M2G3
Lots of great answers so far.
On the saliva issue I found chewing xylitol gum improved my saliva no end and Acupuncture was a saviour.
There are two entries in my blog linked at the bottom of the post if you are interested in pursuing that avenue
Taking the tiniest sip of a warm drink with my food to act as a sort of saliva helped my no end too.
Even now 2 years plus after my treatment ended Xylimelts are part of my bedroom prep. Popping one in my cheek gives me a sleep uninterrupted b y having to take sips of water.
Best wishes
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
I wrote a blog about my cancer. just click on the link below
https://todaymycoffeetasteslikechristmasincostarica.com
