I am 2 weeks out of treatment and am doing very well. Now, I'm thinking about gradually eating more orally over the next couple weeks as I try to get off relying on my PEG feeding tube. I have no problems swallowing, just a bit of nausea and don't want to blow up my stomach as I start solid foods. Any suggestions on which foods to try first? I'll try smoothies next week, but want to also start small amounts of solid foods.

Soft foods that slide down are what you want to start. Always have a glass of water available when you eat. My husband found very soft scrambled eggs to be easy. Noodles in a mild alfredo sauce were pretty popular, too, and canned peaches. Best wishes your continued recovery.
Maria

One of the first things I was able to eat was canned sliced peaches. The syrup helps with getting them to slide right down. But t could be just a little too acidic for someone who just finished rads.

Here is a list of things that are easier to eat. Right now its mainly about texture and consistency. The items on this list are mostly bland, softer and have a smoother texture so they should be easier.

Easy to Eat Foods list.

Take it slow and take small bites. Focus on your eating and avoid distractions and talking. What taste bad today might be the best tasting thing you have every eaten tomorrow and next week it could be awful again. Your sense of taste will come and go over the next few weeks. In time it will begin to return to normal again. Take it day by day.

Best wishes!

Thanks Maria

Thanks ChristineB--I'll work through your list of easy to eat foods and see if I can find a few that work and keep retrying over time them as time passes.