Post op day three: sensitive taste and smell

[GeminiSleever 43]

I think I've finally gotten a handle on the gas pain and now I can sip my liquids with less discomfort. The problem is that my sense of smell and taste are suddenly SO sensitive. I tried ice cubes and I could literally taste the freezer. Water and I taste the plastic bottle it comes in. Adding things to the water? Forget it. The sweetness sends me into dry heaves. I even stepped outside for fresh air and could smell every single foul odor in the air. I know it's still early, but please tell me that this is something that eventually goes back to normal. Otherwise I may never enjoy eating or drinking again.

[Pac-woman 325]

It will. Lol, i went through the same thing. As if i was a pregnant woman. But i tell you what, your taste buds may change.

Like i dont care for cheese in my eggs anymore. Strange.

[mae7365 372]

It will go away. Everything tasted different to me right after surgery. I lived on herbal tea and Ramon noodle broth for the first 4 weeks. Everything else tasted terrible - even the Protein drinks I liked before surgery.

My neighbor had sleeve surgery two weeks ago and she told me the same thing is happening to her. I think it's very common and it does go away.

[TEXASLADY52 264]

I went through the same thing! Some smells still get to me and my taste buds have really changed! I have always liked hot and spicey foods......now the least bit of black pepper is too much. There is also some foods that I cannot stand the texture of them in my mouth.

[GeminiSleever 43]

Thanks! The whole thing really is a journey, isn't it? Each day brings a new surprise, some unpleasant. Most unpleasant. I can't wait to get i the good parts. My surgeon called me and told me I can start full liquids on Sunday. I haven't even been able to tolerate broths yet!

[suitechicguy 105]

I haven't had any of the taste or smell issues. I hope they don't come down the line lol Then again, I am still on full liquids so its not like Ive tried a lot of stuff yet. Glad to hear the gas pains are better, I hated them!

[samuelsmom 670]

Thankfully walking and time will cure the gas pains. I have seen many posters on here with the same taste buds sensitivities which thankfully does improve. It amazes me the variety of experiences we all have. My taste buds have not changed at all (12 weeks post-op) and the hunger which leaves most people for months and months was back within a few weeks. I wanted to call my Congressman and complain!

[GeminiSleever 43]

Thankfully walking and time will cure the gas pains. I have seen many posters on here with the same taste buds sensitivities which thankfully does improve. It amazes me the variety of experiences we all have. My taste buds have not changed at all (12 weeks post-op) and the hunger which leaves most people for months and months was back within a few weeks. I wanted to call my Congressman and complain!

I can't imagine ever being hungry again. I'm having trouble deciding if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Obviously I want to lose weight, but I don't want to give up enjoying my life either.

[roundisashape 712]

It goes away! My neighbor was cooking right after I got home, and I had to go sit in my car to get away from the smell.

[snowkitten 371]

Try putting some Vicks rub under your nose, it helps

[raec81 18]

Sadly I'm the same way right now. I am really sensitive to smells right now as well as taste. Things don't taste the same. I can't wait until this part fixes itself!

[GeminiSleever 43]

Sadly I'm the same way right now. I am really sensitive to smells right now as well as taste. Things don't taste the same. I can't wait until this part fixes itself!

If I can get through the day without the tastes lingering in my mouth even that would be an accomplishment.