How have your tastes changed?

[luvzpitbullz 41]

I'm still preop. Surgery is on Tuesday. But I've heard a lot of people say their tastes have changed since being sleeved. I thought about this tonight as I had a Peanut Butter twix with a glass of milk. I am hoping and praying my very sweet tooth goes away.

So does anyone have an experience they'd care to share? Did you become lactose intolerant or were you a major sugar fiend and find your tummy doesn't handle sweets well? Or did you love potato chips and end up that even the smell of Lays makes you queasy? And please please please tell me that one of you was a Starbucks addict and after being sleeved, you can't even hear the words,"triple grande iced salted caramel mocha, 2 pumps mocha, no whip" without throwing up in your mouth a little?!?

Thank you!!

[ejsfanatic 98]

You are having surgery tues and eating?? Wow i have been on Clear liquids since last monday. Being sleeved tomorrow.

I am also living vicariously through you eating a twix

[southernsoul 773]

I have seen many folks say that their tastes changed, but mine have not. So far, I haven't come across any food I can't tolerate, or any food that I liked preop that isn't good to me now. What HAS changed is my ability, or my willingness, to make different choices now. I genuinely enjoy the high Protein, low(er) carb foods that I eat every day. I have had a few chips here & there, a cookie or two occasionally, and shared one fabulous restaurant dessert with the hubs on our anniversary last month. The difference is I'm able to be satisfied with just a little & not need or want more. We don't all have the same experience, of course, this is just mine. Good luck to you!

[skinnymolly 4]

I can't handle sweet like I used to. I've been lucky and haven't experienced any nausea, but I get a tummy ache from too much sweet. Ice cream is too much for me now.

I thought the Protein Shakes were bland before surgery but after surgery they are too sweet...

It's takes getting used to. I also don't like mashed potatoes anymore, and they were my favorite before!

[Arts137 1,811]

I have seen many folks say that their tastes changed, but mine have not. So far, I haven't come across any food I can't tolerate, or any food that I liked preop that isn't good to me now. What HAS changed is my ability, or my willingness, to make different choices now. I genuinely enjoy the high Protein, low(er) carb foods that I eat every day. I have had a few chips here & there, a cookie or two occasionally, and shared one fabulous restaurant dessert with the hubs on our anniversary last month. The difference is I'm able to be satisfied with just a little & not need or want more. We don't all have the same experience, of course, this is just mine. Good luck to you!

I am unsure, because I am very strict with myself regarding eating. I am uncomfortable experimenting with "goodies", sweet or salty.

But I agree with Southernsoul, just Tuesday I was excited (and I mean it) to cook Swill Chard and roasted brussel sprouts.

[T'snewstart 251]

Yes my tastes changed.... my desires changed as well.. I have told myself there is nothing I can't have. With that in mind.. there are many things I no longer want. I was addicted to fried foods pre op. Now that thought of a FF makes my stomach turn. I can not handle fried foods they make me nauseated. Sweets I enjoy but only a few bites and I am done. I have an occasional cookie but after one I am satisfied. This might sound gross to some but I have really enjoyed SF chocolate pudding with almond butter in it. When I crave sweets that is what I have as a snack. The almond butter adds Protein to the snack. I do my best to have protien with every meal or snack. That seems to be my biggest challenge.