Ben, I'm 2 weeks out today from 38 RADS. I didn't have to do Chemo so I can't speak on that but I was just thinking last night...it's almost like I'm afraid to eat. It's always the unknown, isn't it? I mean, we've been doing this our whole lives but it's just like someone who has to relearn to walk or write. We have to relearn how to eat. It surely doesn't help that we can't really decipher tastes out of the gate or that things don't taste like we remember. I've been able to do puddings, yogurt, hashbrowns with sour cream and fish w/ white rice has been a huge accomplishment. Meats like chicken and beef have been a little more difficult this early on but I've tried it all just to see where I'm at. I was able to taste french fries, a seasoned, grilled hamburger patty with mustard but not the ketchup. Last night I ate rice and beans with rolled tacos, cheese and a little pulled beef. The rice and beans weren't as strong as the tacos and I was able to handle some green salsa that helped add a little flavor! I would encourage you to continue to try foods as long as your pain is gone. I eat really slowly and I'm used to eating somewhat cold food towards the end. lol Oh well... Oh yeah - I tried Jambalaya with Kielbasa. Oddly enough I couldn't really taste any of it and the spiciness made my gums a little irritated. I don't know if this helps but I just wanted to give you some encouragement as I am in the beginning stages of this eating again thing and was afraid I'd never be able to eat some of my favorite foods again. I'm just a 5'7" 125lb girl down from 150lbs and I don't fit into any of my clothes anymore so I'm determined to eat! Haha Hope this finds you well.

MissB