Update

Doing much better.  Have been eating pretty well, mostly soups, and stuff covered in gravy or sauce.  Mouth is really dry and will remain so for life since the radiation burned out my saliva glands.  Have to drink all the time, but I can live with that. 

Even gave my briefing at work last week so moving on.  Haven't used the feeding tube in a week so will be pulling that baby out so I can start working the 30 minute ABS routine.......

I can see a four pack, just have to find the other two.   Weight around 190, holding steady.

Elroy Trying for a Comeback

Well for two weeks the doubled pain medicine was having a positive effect.  I was eating soft foods and feeling really good, then this week for some unknown reason the pain came back harder than ever and today I called in sick.  Real pain in the butt.  Will see the ENT doctor next Wednesday and he will scope the throat again to see if maybe an infection set in.  Very frustrating, but staying home today and sleeping in did a world of good.  Got up and worked out and feel much better now. 

Making Some Progress Now

Today was the second great day in a row.  Was able to drink two shakes, eat two eggs, a small piece of Salmon, and some stir fry carrots.   The combination of more use of the throat and better pain management is really making a difference.  Energy level is high and morale is so much higher than it's been in months.

Sleeping great at night.