Taste problems

I am having a real problem with the taste of things.  I used to love Crystal Light and now it tastes awful, i cant drink juice even diluted it is too sweet.  The minute maid they gave me at Harper tastes awful.  Im tired of water.  any suggestions. I know i need more fluids.  Anyone else have this problem?  Im very sensitive to smells also.

I noticed that after surgery my tastebuds changed as well. I just kept trying new things to see if the flavors worked with me. I also noticed that I tend to stick to one thing for awhile. Like right now I am addicted to Raspberry Green Tea by Crystal Light. I used to love Propel Berry flavored. Have you tried regular iced tea with no sweetners? Have you tried kool aid that is sugar free? I am not sure what else to suggest. Have you tried calling your dietician to see what they might recommend? Sh might be able to give you some pointers as well. But you are not the one that has had taste issues after surgery. I definately tried things after surgery that I used to love before surgery and now I do not like the way they taste.  Suzanne

Have you tried the powdered True Lemon, True Lime or True Orange?  They are great!.. and convenient.. you can add some Stevia (sweetner) to it if you want, I don't cuz I like it plain.  I have found it in Meijers by the sugars and powdered drinks. here's a link to show you what it is.. http://www.truelemon.com/ Good luck.. water does get boring sometimes but I sure drink a lot of it.

I find that the US Crystal Lite is way too sweet also, but the Canadian Crystal light is much better. might want to try that.

sorry i didnt answer this sooner.  it showed in my junk mail.  My taste buds are getting a bit better.  They said it is because of the anesthesia that we have that happen.  I love V8 juice and drink a small can each day because i still am not getting many veggies in.  I also like the diet V8 splash - berry blend, but not a lot of it.  A lot of anything seems to get to be overkill.  I do like tea with or without splenda.  I may try the Crystal Light one you mentioned.   Thanks for your suggestions.  I still do not get enough fluids in but hope that as time goes that will be easier.  They tell me i need to eat more also.  I just do what i can.  I have lost 56 pounds and it has been six weeks since surgery.  :)