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Packing question: What did you have ready for "the call"?

Transplants | Last Active: Jul 10, 2019 | Replies (31)
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@gaylea1

I got that weird taste too. Almost metallic. Also my taste buds changed. They were non-existent at one point. Some of the foods I used to enjoy I can't eat anymore. Some foods I didn't like I now eat. Residual tastes from my donor? My appetite hasn't returned either. Just small amounts here and there. I rely heavily on Boost and Ensure.

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JK | @contentandwell | Jun 28, 2019

@gaylea1 I never lost my appetite, unfortunately, but I wonder if tastes, etc., about your donor can affect a recipient. I enjoy hot, spicy foods more now than I ever did before.
I do think what is served in the hospital can have an effect. I love coffee but it was not good in the hospital and I didn't want any for a while after each of my hospital stays, particularly when I was in my miserable, local hospital.
JK

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