Change in taste

[nsd_user663_59928]

Hi all, I gave up smoking 12 weeks ago (cold turkey) following vascular surgery. I was in danger of losing my leg due to clogged arteries and so had to give up. In addition to smoking, I love coffee & chocolate, but since I stopped smoking I just can't taste coffee or milk chocolate. It's bad enough missing ciggies, but not being able to enjoy a cup of coffee is just criminal! Has this happened to anyone else? I was told that my taste would improve, not disappear!

[nsd_user663_56673]

Hi Trishw, massive congrats on getting to 12 weeks My nickname was Teabelly before quitting but now I just can't stand the taste of regular tea - well the tastelessness to be exact. I now drink green tea and camomile tea. Also don't like yogurt anymore Definitely not lost the taste of chocolate though :eek:

[nsd_user663_54332]

Hi Trish, massive well done on getting to 12 weeks, it's fab!!

You will find some of your tastes change - this quit for ages I couldn't stand carrots, last time it was lager, but it does change back in the end. It's probably all part of adjusting but it's odd!!

[nsd_user663_59928]

Thanks

Thanks Isolde & Gemma Lou, really glad to know that the taste changes don't last forever - I'll just have to be patient! If I can conquer not smoking after 46 years, then I'm sure I can be patient waiting for my taste to return.

[nsd_user663_59928]

Thanks Max, I'll give it a go.