As soon as I could swallow anything not ensure (two weeks out) I started trying things... Most hurt and tasted LIKE CRAP. It stayed this way for a long time. But I stopped the ensure, found a smoothie mix that wasn't totally heinous and stuck with it, adding mild foods at first to prevent - BURN (hot-spicy, acidic) and overall pain. Soft foods, omelets, potatoes, mild soups, and I worked my way up. I still miss a lot of my sweet. It really is an individual thing.

hugs. Try try try - just don't be afraid to spit it out.