Question:
bad taste and bad smells all of the time
I had my first surgery a month ago. r&y, with the scope. There were problems and they had to go back in 2 weeks later and fix something. I feel much better, but I can't stand the smell of anything and not much taste either. I mean my house, my husband, my children, me, absolutley nothing. Everything makes me gag. Is there any help out there? — JessicaThompson (posted on October 14, 2009)
October 14, 2009
I normally have a really sensitive nose and noticed that it was much worse
after surgery. I wondered if it had something to do with the after effects
of the anesthesia? It did go back to normal a few weeks later. Hang in
there. But if you are literally gagging and unable to eat/keep food down,
do talk to your surgeon.
— jtoothman
October 14, 2009
I noticed for the first several weeks after my surgery that I seemed to be
very sensitive to certain smells and tastes as well. For example, I used to
love drinking plain, cold water. Post surgery I could only drink water if
it had Crystal Light or something similar in it. I agree with the previous
poster, I think it has something to do with the anesthesia. Good luck!!
— terribeth
October 14, 2009
the most HORRIBLE thing was that when i came home from the hospital my
beautiful beloved dog who always smells like a dryer sheet to me made me
gag when she came near me. it was so depressing. and she was so upset and
concerned about me because i was in bed and crying. :( it was
heartbreaking not to be able to go near her like i wanted to.
FORTUNATELY, this is not permanent!!! my little molly smells just fine to
me now (the other dog's odor didn't bother me-- very strange!!)
— greenpunchbuggie
October 15, 2009
I have had a lot of people tell me it is from the surgery. Thank you all
for your support, and hopefully it will all go away soon. Thanks again, it
feels good to know that I am not alone. Thank you all. Jess
— JessicaThompson
October 15, 2009
I had the same thing. It all gets better in a few weeks. You seem pretty
desperate right now but it will all pass.
— cathymeyerny
October 16, 2009
well, i am so glad i saw this posting because i have been searching for
this answer, omg! Everything stinks to me from my son pee to my body scent
to everything, so i feel your pain, i just had my surgery oct 5 and its
gotton little better but i tell you that i went to by fiji water which is
the best water it is still nasty i was bout no i was crying thinking this
was me so i am glad to know it was anthesisa. i just want to taste
something and protein anything protein makes me wanna throw up so im doing
yogurt now and hopefully this taste and smell thing will come back
soon...so i am with you and hope you fair out as well good luck
— sherie9031
October 17, 2009
The answer is that we go into what is called ketosis. The same thing
happens when you go on the Atkins diet. It will go away once we begin
eating regular food. But, remember, ketosis is a good thing.
— Sue Boutette
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