Changing Tastes

[Mattymatt 491]

Now that I am on pureed, I notice that my tastes have changed. For example, I really like Greek Yogurt now, whereas before surgery, I couldn't stand it. I bought some shaved pepperoni and ended up throwing it out. I hated the way it tasted and I used to love pepperoni. It's really interesting how things have changed. Even eating is still mechanical and brings me no feeling of joy. It's just eating to live now and I am grateful for it. I wonder if this surgery could be a cure for an eating disorder?

[frust8 963]

Sounds that way, doesn't it? Keep on plugging, you're starting to reap the rewards.[emoji106]

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[James Marusek 5,244]

Surgery definitely alters the taste buds. But the interesting thing is that your taste will continue to change. So a week from now something that you liked is no longer palatable and something you couldn't stand becomes acceptable. So just keep experimenting because it changes over time.

I remember the first time I tried ketchup after surgery, It tasted like hot sauce. But then after a few months it began to taste like ketchup again.

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,003]

Hiya @Mattymatt

I am 3.5 months post op, and my tastes have really changed - and stayed changed so far! I used to really detest salad - what a waste of eating time. Now, though - lettuce salad is actually a sweet joy! I thought I would crave sweets - but that hasn’t really happened.

I thought I would crave my old eating, more. I don’t miss my old junk food, but am loving halloumi, fresh fish, and other Protein treats.

Embrace those changes in taste - makes losing weight and sticking to plan SO much easier!