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2 weeks post treatment now and oatmeal is my new favorite food . Mixed with fruit like bananas or blueberries, chopped smashed walnuts nuts and chia seeds.
Top with cinnamon for taste ? and your favorite milk to thin .
Trying different foods to find something that tastes recognizable is a challenge.
So far a little vanilla and chocolate flavor is starting to come through but flavor wanes after a few bites or sips.
Soups and Stews are nourishing though lack flavor .
Been dealing with thickened mucus and ongoing dry mouth issues with some success but the battle continues after the treatment. A bottle of water goes everywhere with me.
Fatigue has become an issue , not much stamina. Sleeping 10-12 hrs some nights.
Light at the end of the tunnel ? Not yet but everyday is hopefully a step closer.

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@woodsy1 Thanks for sharing. Ive been eating Pho, chicken noodle soup, tried chicken pot pie but was too bland. I have water and soda to help break the mucus. Dramatic cough. Are u able to taste the blueberries? I will try the oatmeal as well.

@woodsy1 You're tasting more than I did at 2 week post radiation. I'm 6 months and I still do not have all the taste back. Sweets are a no go. I can taste Original Almond milk for reasons? Anything with oil in it I can taste? Strange. Egg Flour soup is a suggestion if you have a Chinese Restaurant close by.

@woodsy1 Week by week you will get there. Maybe try as many different types and flavors of food that you can think of. The worst is over,now you heal.