Hi Hank

Sounds to me like you're on track. Most people here, including myself, will identify with the symptoms you are experiencing now. We have walked that path.

My taste did not start to come back for about 12-14 weeks after I finished radiation treatments, then mine started with sweets, then salts crept in later. Others here had the opposite happen with salty stuff coming back first. Your mileage will vary.

I am out 9 months now and still have trouble with spicy (peppery) foods. It's better than it was, but I still have to be really careful.

Your saliva glands may come back. Mine are somewhat better, but still nowhere near pre-treatment levels.

Hang in there, it seems you're doing fine!

As always, if you have any questions, ask, we all here to help! You'll find a lot of very supportive and knowledgeable folks here.

Welcome !

Kevin