everything tastes gross!

[Moon2408 6]

So my surgery was this past Monday, 1/18. Ever since then everything I drink tastes gross! I am having a really hard time getting my fluids in because everything I drink does not taste good!! anyone else have this problem? I also get a cramp everytime I drink. Uhhhhh.....help!!

[Arabesque 7,259]

Congrats on your surgery.

The taste thing is very common. It can continue for a while too - a good four months for me if I remember correctly. But it does pass & it comes back slowly on the way. It does help keep your food intake low though - lol cause so much tastes revolting. Plus you may notice your sense of smell becomes very sensitive, nausea inducing sensitive for some.

Are you sipping your fluids with a break in between. I was a Water gulper before surgery so the sipping was tough for me. A mouth full was too much & would cause tightness. I started using a straw which restricted my gulping. Sometimes drinking warmer fluids helps. Try drinking room temperature water or hot tea (if it’s allowed on your plan).

[kellym1220 473]

It should get better every day. Experiment with temperatures and flavors...sometimes taste buds change.

Good luck!!

[ElPasoSleeveGal 13]

That happened to me too, and even now that I am on soft food diet. I find these recipes I wanna try and I get all jazzed up and make it, then a couple bites in I'm grossed out and never wanna see it again. It's slowly passing. I'm not sure the reason, but I know it's frustrated. Just keep in mind it gets easier.

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[Moon2408 6]

Thanks for the responses everyone! I figured I’d be starving and want to eat everything! Not! Everything I eat tastes gross and I have no appetite! Hopefully it will get better soon!! 🤞