Patterba 6 Posted October 24, 2009 Ok, I know this is going to sound bizarre but... I am doing the pre op diet (mostly Protein shakes) and I have a constant sweet taste in my mouth. It is almost like an artifical sweetner (which I do not use). Any one else experience this or am I just the odd one?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lpglarry 1 Posted October 24, 2009 i think there is a sweetener in the drink,is it the sugarfree one? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patterba 6 Posted October 24, 2009 The weird thing is that I drink Water to rinse this out and it still comes back. At first is was just now and then, now it is constantly there. It's driving me nuts and completely leaves me not wanting to drink anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lpglarry 1 Posted October 24, 2009 check the ingredients in shake? ?? are you making your own drinks> or buying pre made Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Enchanted 2 Posted October 25, 2009 I get a sweet taste in my mouth with splenda (sucralose). If you have the equipment, check your blood glucose level when this happens. Mine goes up with splenda - even though "they" swear that's not supposed to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ESJ11978 0 Posted October 25, 2009 I would rather have a sweet taste. I am also on the pre-op diet and I have a salt taste in my mouth that I can't get rid of. It drives me crazy and I still have 10 more days on this diet. Had it since the first day. It is always there and at certain times it gets worse. I was never really a salt eater plus I have HBP so I stay away from a lot of salt. Can't figure this one out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiz 1 Posted October 26, 2009 It might be ketosis due to your low carb intake. I had a metallic taste in my mouth, but others describe it as a fruity or sweet taste. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites