I remeber where all I could to was keep the fluid down. Radiation was so bad that I went into the hopistal a couple of times to have iv treatment for dehydration. After treatment it took about two weeks then I was able to keep chicken broth down. After a month I was able to eat tomatoes, but they still caused blisters. It was another 6 months before that stopped. I am 11 years out and I have extream pleasure when it is mexican night, I can taste that. My son is my tester or else others will have to much spice when I test. That is the fun part when he is not around, and I see their faces.