Tonsilectomy...3 Weeks Later

I just got home from my post-op appointment with the doctor.  My throat is feeling much better and healing well.  Still a little sore, but I no longer need any pain meds.  My biggest problem is the loss of taste.  I said that wrong, a loss of taste would be great compared to what I have.  Everything I put in my mouth tastes like a combination of vomit and the sensation of chewing on tin foil.  EVERYTHING tastes like this...even water.  I did not notice it at first since I was in so much pain, but now I cannot get away from this taste.  The doctor said this is a rare side effect and it is caused from nerve damage to my tongue while they were compressing the tongue for the surgery.  What really upsets me is that he told me that it will be 3 to 9 months before the damage heals itself and I can taste like normal again.  I did not even know this could be a side effect!  I am trying to force food down but it is really hard.  I have already lost about 25lbs.  While this does not upset me, it is to much weight to lose in 3 weeks.  I can only imagine how much it will be at the 3 month mark. I am having problems with being lightheaded and no energy due to the lack of food. I also have no desire to cook since I can't taste any of the food.  This is hard since I enjoy cooking so much.  This is not a good combination for my family.  I feel like they will have a bunch of slacker meals over the next few months...sorry  :(