Eileen,
The strange thing is that if it is a salty food to begin with, like the Lipton soup or Doritos, it tastes fine. Peppermint tastes fine, but it's so strong it probably just overpowers all other tastes. And some breads aren't too bad. So far, most everything else is pretty gross. It does seem to be improving somewhat, though. The taste is still bad, but it's not quite as strong.

The doc said to gargle daily and seems to think it will clear up within a few more weeks. Since it is a little better already, he is probably right. Supposedly only about 1/3 of 1% of tonsillectomy patients have a taste disturbance. Aren't I the lucky one?!? laugh

Thanks for all your help, everyone.
Rosie

Was primary caregiver to my daughter Heather who had stage IV base of tongue SCC w/ primary recurrence. Original diagnosis August 21st, 2002. Primary recurrence March 18th, 2003. Died October 6th, 2003.