Question:
taste and smells

I AM ALMOST 5 MONTHS POST-OP. DOES OR HAS ANYONE EXPERIENCE A STRANGE SENSE OF TASTE AND SMELLS. IF SO WHY? THANKS TYRA    — arlington (posted on May 16, 2009)

May 17, 2009
My tastes and smells changed drastically after RNY. I can even smell water now...and if we are driving on a road trip I can tell just before it rains, or if there is a body of water nearby even if you can't see it...It's weird! My sense of smell is really good and that can be bad for me, because that strong sense of smell now makes food tastes magnified as well...Why? I dunno! Never really looked for an answer...It's annoying though...I only like quality/fresh food now...I can smell the difference between fresh and frozen meals/foods, metal smells in meats, chemicals in water...meat and veggies that are not fresh...I can tell homemade from store bought in an instant...I can taste fats and grease in freid foods and it gags me...It's a curse and a blessing.
   — .Anita R.

May 17, 2009
Yes I noticed this too. It has to do with our hormones readjusting.
   — dadebrito

May 17, 2009
I am 8 months post-op LAP RNY and down 102 lbs. What about you coffee drinkers out there? Ever since my surgery coffeee doesn't have enough taste for me. It has to be really strong or flavored otherwise I feel like I'm just drinking colored hot water! Also, the smell of chicken or other BBQ items right after surgery used to make me gag. It's gotten better now but it still isn't the greatest taste for me. Some things just may not get better over time, others will. Just need to find what works for you. Good Luck, Sue
   — Sue1960slim