Everything Tastes Horrible . . .

[TheNewMeTX 11]

I am 10 weeks post-op. I was trucking along and enjoying introducing new foods regularly. In the past two weeks or so, almost everything I've enjoyed previously has started getting this metallic taste. chicken is the worst, but Peanut Butter, beef, etc. all taste bad. So I've been living on yogurt, Protein Shakes (which I had stopped previously), cheese sticks and tuna pretty much.

food and non-food things also smell disgusting. I feel like my skin and hair smell sickly sweet, metallic, too.

I don't even want to think about seriously greasy, fattening foods I used to love, like movie theater popcorn and fried chicken. They literally make me ill now. Not a bad thing, but it makes going to the movies or out socially difficult.

I asked the NP about it at my two month follow-up, and she did not seem worried.

Has anyone else experienced this? Any idea what's causing it? How long did it last?

I appreciate any input.

[TXBrittBritt 48]

I am 4 weeks post op and this happened to me last week. Mine comes and goes, some days I can't bear to eat anything except broth and other days I want chicken and other foods.

I have made a connection for me between this and days when I don't get my fluids and Vitamins. I did get sad the other day because I had my husband go get me some of my favorite refried Beans and just the smell of them made me feel sick.

Hang in there!! I hope this gets better for you!

[Djmohr 6,965]

I did go through this as well! I remember how frustrating it was but it did pass. I was probably 5 months along before it stopped completely for me and it started almost as soon as I was on soft foods.

Hopefully it will pass soon.

[Queenfreak 36]

Happened to me also. It will pass promise!!!!!!

[Hjoel 36]

10 weeks out myself and I'm struggling. I feel exhausted, I'm nauseous all the time. Avocado seems to be one of few things I'm able to eat. Can you guys post some things that are working for you?

[linedancer718 44]

Something I learned when this was happening to me was that I had Thrush. Common after this type of surgery. My want to ask the doc. If your youngest is white at all I would ask.

Was meant to say......"if your tongue is what at all....."