Question:
Does anyone else experience a very metallic taste in their mouth?

   — Gina Landers (posted on January 24, 2001)

January 24, 2001
Hi! I am not sure how many weeks/months you are post-op. However, I can tell you that for the first 3 months or so after surgery, I had a terrible metallic taste in my mouth. I suspect it was a result of the anesthesia. I fouund some sugar free peppermints and just sucked on those when I wasn't drinking or eating. I am 11 months post op and down 201 lbs. Good Luck...
   — Holly G.

January 24, 2001
I had a metallic taste with water forever. It turned out to be a series of marginal ulcers. They form at the stoma (outlet from the pouch to the intestine) and make it difficult to get anything in, along with making things taste "off". Having the stoma close up a bit too tight can also make a nasty taste, but you'd likely be complaining of nausea & vomiting, too. Still, an EGD might be in order if it's really bothersome. The fix is easy.
   — vitalady

January 24, 2001
Could it by the iron in your chewable vitamins?
   — blank first name B.