terri b 0 Posted December 20, 2005 Has anyone else had this awful "mineral smell" after the surgery? I started noticing it about 2-3 days post-op. It has become less frequent, but it is bad when it happens. Every thing smells, my clothes, skin, Water, food etc. I realize it is not all those items, but it is making me crazy! My husband feels it is a side effect from the anesthesia. What do you all think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jachut 487 Posted December 20, 2005 I noticed something similar in that I had a really bad taste in my mouth for days - a metallic one, if I didnt know better I would have thought I was pregnant again. Then my tongue went all white and coated and I had really bad breath, its all gone away now. Big time detoxing and all the drugs exiting your system would be my bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperDaddy! 1 Posted December 20, 2005 Yep...you hit it on the head. The anesthesia has some pretty wicked little side effects. That smell is the chemical release coming out of you body through your pores, bodily fluids (yeah...ewww), etc. I noticed it disipated in less than a week. Jon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piercedqt78 658 Posted December 20, 2005 The white coating on the tongue is from not eating solids. I am a body piercer by trade and the same thing happens after getting your tongue pierced. solid food scrapes the top layer of the tongue while you are chewing/eating. liquids don't do that, also solid foods help to break down tarter on the teeth, liquids have no effect. That is where the bad breath is comming from. The metalic taste is from the anestesia (sp?) This too shall pass~Mandy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
terri b 0 Posted December 21, 2005 thanks guys. it does all make sense. i am certain it will go away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyNana 10 Posted December 21, 2005 I get more educated every time I read LBT. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
