Question:
Help!! My taste buds are gone!!!!

I had my open RNY 5 months ago. I have been smoke free since then also. For the last 6 weeks I have been adding more and more seasonings to my food because I can't taste the flavors!! I thought since I stopped smoking 5 months ago food would tasted better.Wrong!!! Now I am starting to think that maybe its all the chewable and lidquid vitamins I take is coating my tongue??? Anybody else have a taste bud problems???? THANKS!!!!!    — Laura G. (posted on May 15, 2002)

May 15, 2002
I personally know someone who could not taste or smell, and both senses returned by taking a natural supplement called OPC-3. You are welcome to email me if you want more info at [email protected]
   — Patti S.

May 16, 2002
Hi I am 6 months post op and although I have never been a smoker I have the same problem. Nothing tastes good to me, so I add salt salt salt, then I get to swelling really bad so I have to take my water pills. Nothing tastes like it did pre op, but I would definately give up taste for the 125 lbs I've lost. Good Luck!
   — Lynda T.