Can anesthesia affect one's taste/tastebuds?

I recently had surgery and I've noticed that most food that has a sweet taste to it tastes a bit off. I was wondering if this could be caused by the anesthesia.
Answer:
It may have some effect for a short while, but anything lasting more than a few days after your procedure is very unlikely. A lot depends on the individual circumstances - type of surgery, length of stay, other medications taken during your recovery, etc., etc.

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Yes it could be..it does happen.

Some meds can have this affect too

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Oh yeah, for sure it can...after my surgeries, food was very dry for a few days! It takes a few days to get out of ur system and get u back to normal...some meds can also give food a metallic taste...no worries! =)

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HMMM.. forgot how to taste??

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