Status update. Three years since my feeding tube was inserted.

[alfredo]

Still cancer free, and I am still regaining things I lost through Chemo and radiation. Also i’ve Accepted the loss of thyroid function, hearing loss and vertigo.

My salivary glands are rebounding, so have my tastebuds. My taste has changed, but not too bad. The only beef I can eat is rare steak. Fish and chicken are a problem. Pork is tolerable, but I still prefer veggies. Ground meat is a No No.

Bread is tough, but I have ways around that. Whole wheat artisan breads seem to be passible. Rice is not as desirableanymore.

I just made bean burritos in green sauce. I covered it in veggies, sour cream, and hot sauce and salsa.

Coffee is returning to my diet. Adding cocoa powder makes it so much better. Turkish coffee and espresso are other ways palatable. The coffee grounds serve as a good scrubbing medium for my cast iron pans.

Earl Grey tea is so good.

Serrano and Jalapeño are a part of my diet. Anaheim peppers are fun too.

Beans and greens (kale and white beans) are a real treat.

Leg strength has returned, and I am walking more with the help of my cane.

So life is good, especially being cancer free. So far Taking Synthroid and tube feeding will be with me for the rest of my life due to a damaged Thyroid and my inability to get adequate liquids and nutrition. Radiation damaged my throat. So milk and water are problematic. Still as I said, life is good.