I’m so happy for you! I lost my taste and smell in December of 2022, so it will be a year that I can’t taste or smell. I’ve not tried the Nicotine Patches yet, although I did purchase a box. I’m currently going for acupuncture and have had approximately 10 treatments. Thus far, I still don’t have my taste or smell back, but my sinuses are somewhat more clear. I was also told to smoke a cigarette, but I was a smoker and just quit in April of 2022 after having 18” of my colon resected due to severe diverticulitis and I don’t want to go back there but I may if the patch doesn’t work. I’ve also heard about the Stellate Ganglion Block working well, so there will be more to explore if the acupuncture doesn’t work. I’m taking baby steps right now, but feel like I need to leap!