Changes with Taste Post Op - Newbie Here! :)

[Brenda0600 4]

I am attempting to purchase alot of the Protein products to stock up before surgery (March 13). Can anyone tell me if you liked your protein powders during pre-op, did you taste buds change post op finding that you could no longer tolerate the protein after surgery?

After much, much, much reading, I am beginning to rethink my plans in purchasing so many products prior to surgery. I am just wondering did anyone find that their taste significantly changed?

Any Help if much appreciated..

PS. I just love this board and the new sleeve family since joining. :thumbup1:

[thinoneday 445]

i personally would not do that right now. . i'd wait til your sleeved. . . your not going to need all that right away anyhow. . . you'll be on broth, Water, sf Jello, and popsicles the first week. . . then at your 1 week dr appt you can talk with the nutritionist and together you can figure it out. . . i was lucky, my taste to foods was not affected, however, it was to water. . . tastes very very metallic, so i add crystal light to my water and it's ok now. . but don't waste your money right now. . .

[Stacy160 201]

Don't know what your post-op guidelines are, but a lot of people (me included) are on Clear Liquids for only 1-2 days, then it's full liquids including Protein supplements. One way to go would be to order single-serving samples of various flavors/brands. You can do that at vitalady.com pretty reasonably. :thumbup1:

[Tiffykins 672]

My tastes changed significantly, and several times during my post-op recovery. I would find a Protein tolerable one week, then the next I couldn't choke it down.

I bought sample packs from vitalady.com and from netrition.com

The only flavor and brand I could ever truly tolerate for any decent period of time is:

Bodybuilding.com - Optimum 100% whey Protein - With Faster-Acting HYDROWHEY! On sale now!

They offer a sample pack, but I only ever used the extreme milk chocolate. My husband uses it as a recovery protein after weight lifting.

I would not buy any big tubs of protein supplements. I found the texture and smell to be more bothersome post-op than the taste most of the time. But, my tastes changed quite a bit.

[Brenda0600 4]

Thanks soo very much!!! Your information and recommendation was most helpful. On a lighter note, I have to admit, posting this questioning and having you guys answer the question, made me realize one of the most important reasons in combating this weight loss journey. That is, not buying food and/or "stocking up" on food in mass. This is too funny; but, I started to see that there is no reasons as to why I need to purchase $100 or $200 doll ars of food products "in advance". I know I may be talking to myself; however, you guys have already taught me the importance of shredding this thinking.

@ Tiff.. you are such an inspiration and I thank God for you!!! Thanks again to everyone as I am going to be really listening, reading and learning for many of you as I move throughout this journey!

God Bless!:lol0:

[OMG123 0]

I am STUCK with boxes and boxes of Carnation and Body Fortress, both of which I LOVED before the surgery. As you can guess, I cannot swallow either of them now!!!! I have tried dozens of brands and have not found one I can drink yet. I am waiting on my latest round of samples to arrive so I can throw them out too...LOL! I do get the Body Fortress Liquid Protein Shots from Walmart. They don't taste great either but they are a small amount and easy to swallow to get my Protein in.