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How come everything now tastes so salty!!

Hey guys, I’m 18 days post op & my goodnes things taste so differently. I’ve just bunged a soup in the bin because it tasted so salty!!

What’s the science behind my taste buds being so different?!!
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    • S@ssen@ch
      S@ssen@ch

      Here's my theory (not sure if it's founded in science, but here goes): As a society, we've become more tolerant of salt and sugar to the point where we're kind of "taste blind" to it. During the

    • HappyRN
      HappyRN

      Not sure if it will ever go away. It is embarrassing if you are eating with other people. My family just laughs now because they know I cant help it.

    • sneezergirl
      sneezergirl

      Interesting experience. I hope that levels out for you. I'm scheduled for surgery on the 6th and have been concerned about these types of changes as well. Keep us posted on whether it improves or not.

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    I have had this too! I used to use quite a bit of salt and like salty things like pickles. Now I have an egg and put like, three grains of salt and I'm happy lol

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