Oh granny I am so happy for you. That is real progress. I believe you can overcome this and be able to swallow again. I don't know if it is mind over matter or not, but your effort shows it can be done. I will hope and pray real hard, that your throat begins to work in a normal way again. Tell yourself you can....tell your brain you can.....send the positive thoughts, and your body just may remember how it is suppose to work. I so hope that your ability to enjoy what you eat comes back to you. Have a blessed holiday with your family. ginnie