Edgar, This is a tough adjustment time for you (as it is for everyone) I remember really well how fast I lost saliva function it was the pits. Shortly after that the radiation causes loss of appetite. Then after that sore throat.

I used a blender and used it a lot! Gravy, soup and fats and oils. You need not worry about your diet for now. you really can put anything in a blender and add liquid to make it easy to swallow. You will find some things taste weird to you for a while. I found meat and eggs always tasted like they should. I didn't waste any time on breads or dry foods-took too long to bother. Smoothies in the blender (fruit and icecream) also worked well especially when your throat hurts. I and several here made it without a PEG. Keep your doctor informed about your weight and don't forget to drink water!