How's it happening? Husband had much of tongue removed, and radiation, 15? years ago, and lack of saliva REAL problem for him, very low energy as only 'eating' canned stuff. I've been thinking he should go to feeding tube.

its repulsive and ensure is gross but it saves lives and then the weight loss subsides .

or start gaining. Due to difficulty swallowing, takes him forever to consume 1 can of the stuff.

Have read about Roger Ebert's experience w feeding tube, and he doesn't suggest its 'repulsive.'

How/why are you regaining taste buds? Any hints on improving salivation? He's using those pro-salivation pills, but don't know whether they'll work well enough to do much good.

I hope you truly do regain your taste buds. And I'm delighted you're beating the cancer.