My mom in law's croton

[Solly Mack]

19. For a while, yes. Any food that can irritate the taste buds now -

prior to treatment, usually is that much worse once the radiation begins, and for some time after. The timeline my doctor gave me for my taste buds to heal was 6-24 months. My tongue is better than it was, just not back to my old tongue. I've a new normal now, but I think even that will improve. More and more, food is tasting like it should.

You'll get a list of foods and drinks to avoid. Anything hot and spicy is on the list. You don't want to aggravate an already sore throat and tongue.

I was on soft foods for a long while. Not bland, just soft. Lightly seasoned. As time went by I increased the seasoning

The thing is, because the taste buds do die, once your tongue can tolerate it, you will need to spice up your food to taste it. You just have to find the balance you can tolerate.

Everyone is different. You'll find your way.

I did eat some of my favorite dishes prior to surgery and treatment.

Thanks for the movie suggestion!