Second attempt. Why do strange computers always bugger things up? I'll never remember what I just wrote, except that improvement seems to be the watchword du jour; less swelling, less irritation, easier swalloing, some vocal tone. The voice is not yet as strong as it was right after the op, but is slowly coming back. Appetite is good, can eat/drink most anything I'e triedf not too hot or acidic, but I drank hotter coffee today than yesterday.

Can't stay and chat more now, as I am a slow typist, and there are only three macines for the whole place.

Thanks again for all the support - Tom