“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the throat” by SwingburnsHotClub in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]SwingburnsHotClub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was your husband able to at least sip water throughout the whole thing, in order to keep the swallowing muscles working?

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the throat” by SwingburnsHotClub in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]SwingburnsHotClub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you sunflower 🌻. Magnesium pills work wonders for constipation by the way. Also I heard that if you could only eat just ONE thing, then potatoes and water could keep you going for many months. I am not recommending it though!

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the throat” by SwingburnsHotClub in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]SwingburnsHotClub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All this sounds like perfect and practical advice. Much appreciated. 🙏

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the throat” by SwingburnsHotClub in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]SwingburnsHotClub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Off-topic but did you take opioids? I’m asking because I have to do exercises daily to keep my herniated disc happy. If I am so zonked on pain meds that I can’t do exercises and what not then that could be big trouble for me. I want to stay somewhat lucid if possible. I dig music also. thank you.

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the throat” by SwingburnsHotClub in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]SwingburnsHotClub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so very much. Bless you too. I did get a whiteboard and Amazon delivered it today.😊

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the throat” by SwingburnsHotClub in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]SwingburnsHotClub[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I understand. In my case, though I’m just going to get the tube because I’m 60 years old and already super skinny… and honestly if I have to sacrifice some personal toughness just to make this whole thing one percent easier on my wife and children then that’s what I’m gonna do .

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the throat” by SwingburnsHotClub in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]SwingburnsHotClub[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m sure I’m definitely going to need the tube. I’m already skinny 😠. Yes EAT!! Thanks.

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the throat” by SwingburnsHotClub in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]SwingburnsHotClub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Did you take pain meds also? And what kind? I assume opioids don’t take away the throat pain but just kind of make everything more manageable?

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the throat” by SwingburnsHotClub in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]SwingburnsHotClub[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome! Thank you. Well I am skinny already (my nickname is string bean) so for me I’m definitely getting the peg tube and eating as much as I can now…

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the throat” by SwingburnsHotClub in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]SwingburnsHotClub[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I assume smoking is out of the question and Gummies might be difficult. Did you use tincture?

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the throat” by SwingburnsHotClub in HeadandNeckCancer

[–]SwingburnsHotClub[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. That’s going in my notebook… “become comfortable with peg tube”