A contemporary analysis from the Leicester Royal Infirmary in England printed in Springer’s journal Obesity Surgery established that 97% of
gastric bypass patients surveyed noted that their senses of olfaction and taste were altered after the surgery.
73% of the patients claimed that the way that meals tasted, specifically in the way that they tasted sweet and sour food items.
Especially named were changes in the flavor of
- meats,
- chocolates,
- pasta
- rice.
The review also noted that 42% of the people reviewed observed changes possibly and improvement or lowering of their sense of scent.
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