Loss of Taste After Tonsillectomy

[Molly1173]

I had my hearing test & CT scan of sinuses on Monday...now the doc is talking about putting tubes in my ears...not sure if he means in addition to the tonsillectomy or instead of. Hopefully it's in addition....

The weight loss factor, the eventual end of sore throats, sinus infections...I'm all about it. You guys are talking about losing the taste of sweets & soda...that would only help me avoid the foods I should avoid anyway!

I don't mean to make light of it all...but I'm trying to keep this in perspective for myself.

[cobyandellasmom]

For those of you still struggling with taste...can you really not taste ANYTHING at all? I'm having trouble tasting certain things (coke and chocolate and syrup are the worst) but there are other things that I think I can taste just fine. I'm 2 months post-op.

Jenn

[yellow10]

i just had my tonsils out on Wed March 1st, so 3 days in so far. My taste seems to be ok, my tongue hurts just a tad bit from the clamp and when i swallow it does feel a bit weird-aside from the pain.
i would like to start a new post on this-does anyone know how?
thanks

[jenhberry]

Hi Molly it all sounds fine and dandy to loose the loss of taste for chocolate and soda and candies, just to loose weight, but I would rather loose weight the old fashioned way at the gym than loose my taste buds. After a meal when you just want that sweet flavor in your mouth, imagine you never can taste the sweet taste again. I go out to dinner and look at at a menu and it really doesnt matter what I order as I cannot taste anything, all food is bland and boring. no amount of weight loss can ease the frustration of taste loss...........................

[Molly1173]

Like I said earlier...........

"I don't mean to make light of it all...but I'm trying to keep this in perspective for myself."

No scolding necessary.

AND it all depends on your particular situation. I'd trade the taste of sweets to make my life healthier/longer.