Lynn, it was at least a year following the end of chemo/rad when I could drink anything carbonated. Just put that and anyting with vinegar, e.g.salad dressings, on the back burner for now. My taste returned just as it was before and I still cannot handle hot and spicy, but I was always that way so cannot blame the treatments. As nearly as I can recall, it was a good three or four months post treatment before taste began to return for more than one or two bites. And only recently, 18 months out, can I drink hot coffee and eat hot soup. Little improvements keep appearing, even now. So you have much to look forward to.