Everything you feel is normal. I as well hate everything "diet" the difference between us is I love crystal light but only one flavor "fruit punch" the walmart brand of "grape" is also yummy, honestly it tastes like koolaid, no joke. I picked up the unflavored unjury and the chicken soup. But that said I will eat my protein when I can, I'd prefer to eat them drink. That's my plan now but who knows what may divert me. Many people said there taste buds changed after surgery, some said that things became too sweet. I'm sure I didn't mention that I love sweets ... So of this changes ill be thankful!
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