Question:
I'm 4 weeks post-op. Why does everything tastes yucky?

Things I used to like seem gross to me now. Will this pass?    — Janice P. (posted on February 11, 2002)

February 11, 2002
It will pass....... everything not only tasted very bad to me, but also smelled bad! Things I loved tasted and smelled horrible! Don't worry, it will all come back to ya.... then the "will power" has to kick in!
   — Phiddy B.

February 11, 2002
I would say some things will pass. Things I used to kill for before kinda gross me out now. Mayonnaise, hot dogs, McDonald's...ick! It's for the better though. Fruit tastes really good to me now and I have always loved salads. Good luck!
   — Amy E.

February 11, 2002
Oh, yeah! Did it ever, even Crystal Light was barfy to me!
   — Karen R.

February 11, 2002
I had the same problem for the first 2-3 months. Sure wish it would have lasted. Food tastes to good now.
   — Danmark

February 11, 2002
Ketosis does this, water and food taste BAD. During the FAST loss time. Atkins dieters are aware of this. It goes along with the SUPER bad breath.
   — bob-haller

February 12, 2002
the dietician told us that some people can't abide anything sweet for a while. crystal light is supposed to taste downright nasty at first. of course as a diabetic I feel this way about everything but coca cola..<my bad when I have had it in past> also water might taste off for a few weeks..she had no ideas why but said it is perfectly normal.
   — annette S.