Hello out there in VSG land!

I have heard different stories of how your tastes change post op. Things that you once liked are now not tolerated or wanted etc. What has been your experience? Should you stock up on shakes that you like now, or wait and test it out? Did you crave different things? How many of you are now lactose intolerant? Did it go away? And heartburn- I don't think I have ever had it-

Thanks!! Sleeving on October 18th!!!

Congrats on you upcoming surgery! I didnt change at all, my taste is exactly the same as it was pre surgery. The only thing I have is acid reflux but I take my Prilosec every day...problem solved! I love very spicy, even downright hot foods and I still can have them.

My tastes stayed the same after surgery. The only thing that happens is when my body goes into ketosis, I get a metal taste in my mouth and my thinking gets clouded. No biggie.

Hello out there in VSG land!

I have heard different stories of how your tastes change post op. Things that you once liked are now not tolerated or wanted etc. What has been your experience? Should you stock up on shakes that you like now' date=' or wait and test it out? Did you crave different things? How many of you are now lactose intolerant? Did it go away? And heartburn- I don't think I have ever had it-

Thanks!! Sleeving on October 18th!!![/quote']

Yes..my tastes changed dramatically. I craved a piece of candy daily..I even became neurotic if I didn't get something sweet to eat. With that said, once I had the surgery...those thoughts shut off. I was freaking amazed. Also, some of my favorite foods weren't tolerated well and still aren't. I tried some fried foods in small amounts, and promptly vomited. So now, I don't eat anything fried...do I miss it? Not really, it's become a habit to eat healthy. Honestly, I rarely think about it, I tend to gravitate toward healthy foods now. As far as stocking up on Protein shakes, I personally bought several sample packs of different brands to try..I tried powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury, Bariatric Advantage, EAS Carb Advantedge, Isopure, Premier, light Muscle Milk, ect, ect..started out with Unjury and had diarrhea so horribly because I had become lactose intolerant I couldn't stomach the taste or smell of it, so I switched to EAS CarbAdvantedge ready to drink supplements. I am still lactose intolerant, but now I can tolerate very small amounts of cheese. I absolutely cannot stand the bariatric chewable Multivitamins. So I take two Flintstones Complete Daily, and all of my lab work is normal...although I have to give a shout out to Bariatric Advantage for their sugar free Calcium chews..they are great! I like chocolate and lemon flavors ..their caramel and raspberry flavors need to go back to the drawing board. To answer your question on heartburn, I had GERD prior to surgery and mine is now 10xs worse. I was on Nexium for flare ups, was started on omperazole after surgery which didn't work and now I am on Dexilant which is working fine. Would I do it again? You betcha!!!

I hear about this all the time but i really never had any change taste wise!

My tastes have changed. It seems like textures bother me too. And smells. I use too love bleach!!! Cleaned everything with it. Lately can not open the cap on the bottle without it gagging me. meat is the texture I can not handle. It is so weird. Even liquid fabric softener smells so different to me.

I never had heartburn. Non after. I have not had reflux or vomited. Sometimes after I eat I feel a little sick to my stomach but if I relax a bit it goes away.

My tastes changed, but for the better. For a couple of months after surgery, I couldn't do a lot of protein shakes, they were too sweet. But now, that's better. For other foods though--like protein such as fish, chicken, etc., I can really taste and savor the herbs and spices I use. Food tastes so good to me now that I don't have fat and carbs covering my taste buds! It is very awesome! Tonight I had steamed clams I. This super yummy broth!

My tastes changed. Do not want pasta anymore, or bread. Don't eat lettuce anymore, just protein or other veggies on top of the salad. Can't stand the taste of plain water anymore, so flavor it with Mio flavoring. Don't want garlic anymore. I am almost 9 months out and I still try different things that I find I just don't want anymore.