Hello Joann:
I, too, had, and still have, a hard time swallowing (after 3 years), and after my feeding tube was removed, lived mostly on liquids because they were easier to get down, and I couldn't taste anything either. I found the Carnation Instant Breakfast VHC (Very high calorie), 8.45 fl oz, 560 calories, to be the easiest to drink. I still tried to eat solids, although nothing tasted like it was supposed to. I still have taste problems, but force myself to eat solids. I discovered if I cut up sweet onions and ate them along with whatever I was trying to swallow, it was easier to go down. Not sure why, except maybe the onions slid stuff down. Also, the onion taste hid the nasty sweet mucus taste I still have. Maybe you can get your husband to just try something, with the onion idea included, and see what happens. I discovered, for some reason, Boston Market chicken pot pies, when overcooked and the dough is crusty, will go down quite well with the onion mixed in. This probably sounds gross to you, unless you're an onion lover which I am not, but it's worth a try. We're all different, so what works for one may or may not work for the other. Tell hubby that we are all here to help each other and learn from others experiences. I hope he at least tries some of the ideas others have given him, and think he is so blessed to have you as his caregiver. Prayers heading your way.
julieann