Hi carol, I ended up with the feed tube becouse after my accident i had trouble with swallowing but i coped with it,but the year before last it got worse so much i just couldent manage food,so i was told about the feed tube and i jumped at the chance as i got that i would rather live on air then have food as it was such a struggle and to this day i don,t regret it. I also use a wheelchair for when i go out i use crutchs the rest of the time ,what a sorry state i am eh?haha. im not after syphathy i just want to make new friends ,i want to get my life back the best way i can. im sorry you have problems with food,i have heard of thyriod my nan had it. by the way don,t feel guilty chatting about food im fine with it,and i feel awefull now,but i couldent help laughing at a post i think Vanessa did with the song oh carol, on a happeir note the blind assioction rang today rebeca is coming tomorrew and bringing some things for me to try. will let you all know what happens. i hope we can keep on chatting. love angela