Post-Op Taste Change Question

[Khloé 89]

I was sleeved last Monday, April 8th.

If I didn't have the accountability of having to meet with my surgical team next week for my check-up, I wouldn't even be drinking Protein Shakes at all. I can't stand them post-op. They're all too sweet and rich, and give me a sugar headache and nausea like I've just eaten half a birthday cake by myself - or something equally as rich & sugar-filled. I've tried unflavored Protein a couple of times, but it's not sitting well with my new stomach. =\

I feel gross. I don't want to drink anything aside from Smart Water. No soft foods allowed 'til April 30th. Gah.

Is it normal for your tastes to change this much after surgery?

[italianlady13 80]

yes it's from the anesthesia it will go away

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I was sleeved last Monday' date=' April 8th.

If I didn't have the accountability of having to meet with my surgical team next week for my check-up, I wouldn't even be drinking Protein shakes at all. I can't stand them post-op. They're all too sweet and rich, and give me a sugar headache like I've just eaten half a birthday cake by myself. I've tried the unflavored Protein a couple of times, but it's not sitting well with my new stomach. Not sure what to do. =

I feel gross. I don't want to drink anything aside from Smart Water. No soft foods allowed 'til April 30th.

Is it normal for your tastes to change this much after surgery?[/quote']

From my experience, quite normal to have tastes change in that way. I never had an issue with Protein Shakes (except for first week), but can say I no longer enjoy drinking plain Water at all post op (month 9 now). Water was REALLY bad to drink straight up until month 5 and then it got not so bad. I usually flavor my water. It is the only way for me to stay on top of water goals. To me Dasani drops is the only brand I can keep drinking all day without developing burning in the throat.

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

My tastes changed alot. food just didn't taste very good for quite some time - really helped get that first 100# off!

The only negative part was that plain ole Water got very tinny tasting to me.

That is much better now, but I don't love it like I used to... I use alot of flavorings, lime slices etc to make Water palatable.

[Deanne 22]

I noticed a big change in flavor in the things I use to love but it makes it that much easier not to want to eat them now. Water still hurts going down even if I flavor it. I drink the premiere Protein Drinks from costco to get the max amount of Protein in 11 ounces. 2 a day gives me what I need.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Has anyone found taste for fruity flavors changed?

I was a banana and peach flavor addict pre op, but now said flavors make me gag. It is strange. I also feel my olfactory and taste sensors are magnified now where I can really get involved in the find spices and flavors of delicacies. It is almost a super power.

I enjoy the ability to be very discerning about the ingredients in prepared food. Eating Protein and low carb has probably helped this. That and I am no longer shoveling food into my mouth.

[TES 858]

I also feel my olfactory and taste sensors are magnified now where I can really get involved in the find spices and flavors of delicacies. It is almost a super power.

I can no longer eat fresh ground pepper--it's way too strong tasting to me and ruins my food. I have to eat pre-ground pepper. I've been eating fresh ground since I was a kid and always loved it--it's sort of strange.

[maeg 15]

I will be 4 weeks post op tomorrow and I am just now able to taste things. Some are better some are worse. I just love that I can sample a bite or two of everything on my plate and get full and satisfied:) I was afraid stuff would taste different forever lol

[Zen 29]

Yep they change I could not stand fruit punch after surgery and now don't mind it. I've also found my sense of smell is so much stronger.