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After 5 months of gastric sleeve still huge change in the taste & smell senses. when will it return normal? will they return normal?

Q: after 5 months of gastric sleeve still huge change in the taste & smell senses. when will it return normal? will they return normal?

: Please talk with your surgeon or primary care physician. This is not a normal side effect of gastric sleeve. Please ensure you are taking your post surgical vitamins including zinc as deficiency can lead to loss of taste/smell. If you are not taking vitamins discuss the appropriate dose regimen with your surgeon’s office.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

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Please talk with your surgeon or primary care physician. This is not a normal side effect of gastric sleeve. Please ensure you are taking your post surgical vitamins including zinc as deficiency can lead to loss of taste/smell. If you are not taking vitamins discuss the appropriate dose regimen with your surgeon’s office.

Answered 1/25/2023

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After 5 months of gastric sleeve still huge change in the taste & smell senses. when will it return normal? will they return normal?

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