Hello , finally on week 11 I had my feeding tube removed and now slowly trying different foods and fluids I still drink Forticip replacements . Was so nice finally being able to drink a nice cuppa tea again after so long without. I am managing soup and bread soaked , also the odd desserts . My throat is still bit sore on and off and mouth gets dry am finding I’m drinking a lot more water to ease it . Small solid foods can be hard work swallowing so try avoiding at moment do manage egg ok as soft . My tongue feels dry often too . Anybody else have these effects, and any advice on eating certain foods and easing occasional throat discomfort would be appreciated.
Well done Ozzer.
Add cream to your soups. Philadelphia in scrambled eggs makes them less grainy. Avocado on toast ( easier to eat than bread as it dries your mouth less) topped with a poached egg. As far as meat goes a rare steak is easier than a well done one. Lamb stew with plenty of gravy is the easiest meat. Chicken us difficult to start with but thigh meat with plenty of gravy is doable.
The effects you describe are normal. Just needs time.
Dani
Base of tongue cancer. T2N0M0 6 weeks Radiotherapy finished January 2019
