Day 7: Took a swallow test, and they decided I was doing well enough to try minced food. I had pasta. It was a chore but I ate it all. Then later I had a milkshake. It was a chore but I drank it. Also had puppy therapy.

Day 8: They removed the feeding tubes. I have never had so much enjoyment being able to blow my nose. They also removed the splint from where they did the forearm flap procedure. I have to change it every other day. I'M GOING HOME TOMORROW.