I was told the anesthesia causes the loss of appetite/change in taste problem. I couldn't eat normally for six months following open heart earlier this year. Not the recommended way to lose weight but it was effective in my case.

Don't sweat the appetite Bobby; just get all the exercise you can handle and think up some goals. Maybe a Turkey this spring, or a trip next fall somewhere you want to go. Recovery is a matter of months not days. Best Wishes...Geo