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William thanks for asking how I’m doing. I’m keeping my weight stable and able to eat most everything by taking small bites and eating slowly. Nothing tastes very good but I eat anyway and keep trying different foods hoping some taste buds will wake up soon. Fatigue is my biggest symptom right now. I’m back to work and exercising but I don’t have the same energy I used to. I’m also thinking about talking to a therapist. I’m just now starting to mentally process what happened the last 6 months. I tend to keep things to myself and minimize my issues. My reaction to this is it’s over now get back to life but it’s not that simple. But I know I’m very fortunate and grateful to be alive so I’ll deal with the lingering and long term issues and try to enjoy life.

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You are correct that getting back to life is not that simple. It’s like coming back from a war zone only cleaner perhaps.
Your taste should return to near normal in a few months. The other issues usually work themselves out eventually also. The fatigue is the body healing so ten hour night sleeps might take a little life reschedule. That should get better within six months. Docs like to state shorter time for healing but I think that is positive talk run amuck.
Anyway it sounds like you are on the right path. Remember you can always ask about anything about this process. I am here.