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alfredo

(60,178 posts)
Tue May 17, 2016, 07:56 PM May 2016

Today I tasted my mouthwash. That is good news.

The baking soda was prominent, but I detected the salt. I don't know what I have lost, but at least I see progress.

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Solly Mack

(94,970 posts)
1. That's good. Mine can come and go. Taste something the first bite or swallow and not a hint after
Tue May 17, 2016, 09:29 PM
May 2016

that. Sometimes I can taste food for several bites. Some things I can taste throughout.

Progress can be slow, but it does get better.

sinkingfeeling

(55,157 posts)
5. Salty was the first taste I got back as well. Kinda
Wed May 18, 2016, 08:58 AM
May 2016

lived on sucking potato chips and Ensure for a few weeks.

Mira

(22,538 posts)
7. Came to look how you are doing
Thu May 19, 2016, 05:04 PM
May 2016

and it seems all is on the up and up. I'm glad you are reporting good moves forward!

alfredo

(60,178 posts)
8. Still feel like crap, but I have good patches.
Thu May 19, 2016, 08:50 PM
May 2016

It's the phlegm and sore throat that is the problem.

Mira

(22,538 posts)
9. unimaginable except by those who have experienced it
Thu May 19, 2016, 09:24 PM
May 2016

ind of like Divorce.
Love you Alfredo, I hope you know that.

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