Julieann, I still have that nasty taste and I past 2 years , but that doesn't count the rad seed implants. As for the mucous, It's maybe more pronounced now that at 1st. Sweet anything just kills the tongue.

Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here