Strange question...

Hi! I am new to this site...I had laproscopic RNY on 5/20/08. Everything has been going great- no problems or complications up to this point.  But, I do have one question. Has anyone who has had surgery noticed that things they used to drink before surgery now leave a bad after-taste in their mouth? Before I had surgery, I loved to drink water with those little Crystal Light flavor packet things mixed in. Now, they just seem to leave a bad taste in my mouth.  I am just wondering if this is ever going to go away because I'm getting a little tired of plain old water! Tammy

Hey Tammy, Yeah.. does the after taste seem to taste a little metalic??  You're body is probably in a state of Ketosis (what happens to your body when you lose weight/burn fat quickly). This not only affects your tastes, but your breath and body odor.  I know.. fun right??? LOL    The other posibility is that your taste buds are just changing.. another common after affect of surgery.  I know that there are things I used to L-O-V-E  and right now.... I can't even handle to smell them!

That's what's weird... I haven't noticed anything else different.  Just that. My insurance case worker person said that she had had other clients who had reported the same kind of thing (but not exactly) and that it generally goes away within 3-6 months. Just thought I would check with real people who might actually know!

Hi Tammy, I agree with the ketosis thing. I never had it, but know of some who did. It does go away though! So give it a little time and try it again.  You might also try stronger flavors as well, or not dilute it quite as much.  I have issues with mixing crystal lite with bottled water.  I can't stand the taste of bottled water because of it's processing (reverse osmosis). R.O. water has all dissolvedd minerals removed (including flouride) and so the good taste is also removed, leaving a metallic taste as well. (ps. I used to work for a water filtration plant)  So, try other waters and avoid the bottled waters. It could make a difference as well.  The Brita pitchers make good water and are a cheap fix for healthier water.  Good Luck!

Yes, I have noticed this with many things. Food and drinks. Just keep trying new things and you'll find something that suites your tast buda. I get the taste of green onions in my mouth when I drink Nectar protein in Wild Cherry. Very odd but I get a very distinct tase of Green Onions. Weird!  Try the different powders you can add to water. Special K water is also good as well as Aquafina Citrus splash. Good luck and post some pictures of the new year! Shari  RNY 10/ 15/07