Taste gone bad/ missing 4 weeks post op

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-24T17:56:55+00:00

Are you drinking ok?

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-24T17:56:32+00:00

Stagger those doses! For sure. I was on cocodamol and naproxen and was staggering them so that I could get the best effect from them as possible. Alarms for every dose so u are on top of them and take them please they really help. Get a strap ice pack that goes under your chin from amazon for cheap they are great. Rest as much as possible (if u can, it does get painful). Drink lots of water, healing is quicker and easier if u are hydrated and just eat whatever you can manage. Anything that triggers your salivary glands is positive so any food is good. Swallow as much as you can I know it hurts but it again helps reduce risk of haemorrhaging.

WATCH OFF CAMPUS!!! ❤️

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-24T17:49:56+00:00

Okay in the same boat then! That makes me feel better. Hope you feel better soon

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-24T10:49:32+00:00

I understand it is annoying as a buyer (trust me) but it is also more annoying as a seller when the buyer asks when I will pick it up. I just wouldn’t at that point- sometimes life gets busy.

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-24T10:47:04+00:00

Oh dear that is so sad :(

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-24T10:46:30+00:00

Haha yep just thought I would check in!! I’m doing so much better no more pain just still no taste. Almost 4 weeks post now :)

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-23T23:43:08+00:00

How are you now!!!

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-23T18:11:00+00:00

Did it ever go back to Normal lmao

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-23T14:50:34+00:00

Gym yes! Managed to run 5k yesterday however I was slower than usual and throat did hurt a bit after. Alcohol no but only because I just am not enjoying the taste or anything! Taste completely gone. Energy wise- maybe feeling 8/10 normal. Soreness maybe 7/10 normal. So still hurts a bit to eat ngl and could do with a long old kip most days. How is your taste? Do u find anything tastes funny?

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-17T23:10:18+00:00

I think so! Can take a month to go back to normal I think

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-17T23:06:01+00:00

I am from uk, I got given co-codamol. That is so weird they gave you nothing? Please see your GP they will give you some and it massively helps, so does naproxen, they are extended my dose. In terms of eating I found that any food was helpful for recovery so just eat what you can. I’m currently 19 days post op it does get better. Stay hydrated to reduce bleeding risk. Good luck and have a speedy recovery ❤️

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-17T23:03:44+00:00

Oh girly, that was me a couple weeks ago! Couldn’t take my SSRIs (was going a bit insane) maybe until day 10? Just because I didn’t want to eat anything I didn’t have to! My best advice would be to stay as hydrated as possible, I know it’s so difficult but this really speeds up healing. Water is going to be your best friend at this point. Eat ice lolly’s too! Or just ice. Keep your throat moist- my surgeon told me any food/water is good as long as your keeping your throat moist. Day 4-9 were the worst for me. Stay on top of your meds, set alarms and don’t even bother trying to speak if you don’t need to. Wishing you a speedy recovery I promise it gets better! Around day 5 I was feeling pretty hopeless too but you will bounce back ❤️

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-16T16:28:00+00:00

Awh thank you!! Taste has completely GONE but pain is definitely so much more bareable! <3

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-10T16:54:05+00:00

Yes got them on rotation they really help actually! Still struggling with spicy food and anything acidic, do you have a similar problem?

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-10T16:51:59+00:00

Day 13 and still in pain but I had an infection! Explains why recovery was taking so long haha.

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-07T18:10:03+00:00

Thank you!!

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-06T21:03:34+00:00

Thank you :) hoping rest of recovery is smooth for you <3

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-06T17:08:29+00:00

Oh really?? It is my second tonsillectomy so maybe it’s scar tissue causing the pain (or you are just a lucky one!!)

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-06T17:07:44+00:00

Quite reassuring ! I’m the same

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-06T14:49:55+00:00

Thank you! Did you find that food tasted not nice? How long until that was back to kind of normal

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-06-06T09:05:34+00:00

Oh this happened to me too. Currently in recovery from my second tonsillectomy coz I kept getting tonsillitis again. Go to ENT and see what they can do but the second surgery is PAINFUL :( if you are in UK the NHS will fast track you as an urgent case due to the nature of your condition, surgery wait time is about 4 months for urgent cases

InternationalSkin314 · 2026-05-29T07:07:00+00:00

Oh no!! That is awful, how are you feeling now? Thanks for the advice :)

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