Sheldon,
I remember feeling very bad after I got off of the duralgesic patches, which was about 10 weeks after treatment ended. I am sure that it was withdrawal, and the good news is that the feeling passed rather quickly. I agree with Karen...you can learn a lot from the experience that others have gone through, but cannot always compare your progress to them. I, for example, wore a PEG tube for 10 months after radiation, while many healed much more quickly and were eating much sooner.

As far as taste goes, I believe that some things will never taste as good as they used to . I used to love cokes and Dr. Peppers and now have no interest in sodas at all. Candy doesn't do a thing for me either, although I do love soft desserts like creme brulee and mousse.

It sounds like you are progressing nicely. Keep up the good work.

Danny G.