Into the Wild: From Feeding Tube to Trail Food To escape the heat and recharge my introverted, tree-hugging nature, we went deep into the CO mountains. Three days of remote camping—something I would have only dreamed about doing in that first two years of post-surgery rehabilitation. I remember when simply walking to the end of the block took all my energy, weighted down by what felt like a 100-pound bowling ball teetering on my freshly dissected neck. Saliva constantly run

Keeping our teeth and mouth healthy after tongue surgery presents new—and for me, unexpected—challenges that require us to approach oral care differently than we did before surgery. As we have discovered, the tongue does much more than help us speak and swallow. It constantly moves food around the mouth, helps clear food from the teeth, and works with saliva to keep the mouth clean and PH balanced. When part or all of the tongue is gone, that natural process changes. Food and

Spring has sprung, and I’m sending a blessing—that our bodies, too, may rise from the weight of recovery into a new season of renewal. Each season brings something new, but spring carries a particular promise—growth and the strength to emerge, like something once buried in darkness, held beneath the soil, slowly nourished until, one day, it breaks through— and a blossom unfolds. Sharing two resources that helped me—one during surgery, and one after. DURING SURGERY: Ask about

Not all of us can eat right now, and that’s okay. There should be no expectation, no pressure, and no measure of participation tied to a plate. Come as you are, and know that your presence is more than enough. If you can swallow, here are a few holiday-inspired easy puddings. Enjoy! CHEESCAKE PUDDING Ingredients ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt for extra softness) ¼ cup cream cheese , softened (or dairy-free cream cheese) 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey

The Holidays on your terms, a helpful kitchen device, and sweet tator and pumpkin/cauliflower soups!

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