I was sleeved last Monday, April 8th.

If I didn't have the accountability of having to meet with my surgical team next week for my check-up, I wouldn't even be drinking Protein shakes at all. I can't stand them post-op. They're all too sweet and rich, and give me a sugar headache and nausea like I've just eaten half a birthday cake by myself - or something equally as rich & sugar-filled. I've tried unflavored protein a couple of times, but it's not sitting well with my new stomach. =\

I feel gross. I don't want to drink anything aside from Smart Water. No soft foods allowed 'til April 30th. Gah.

Is it normal for your tastes to change this much after surgery?

yes it's from the anesthesia it will go away

I was sleeved last Monday' date=' April 8th.

If I didn't have the accountability of having to meet with my surgical team next week for my check-up, I wouldn't even be drinking Protein shakes at all. I can't stand them post-op. They're all too sweet and rich, and give me a sugar headache like I've just eaten half a birthday cake by myself. I've tried the unflavored protein a couple of times, but it's not sitting well with my new stomach. Not sure what to do. =

I feel gross. I don't want to drink anything aside from Smart Water. No soft foods allowed 'til April 30th.

Is it normal for your tastes to change this much after surgery?[/quote']

From my experience, quite normal to have tastes change in that way. I never had an issue with Protein Shakes (except for first week), but can say I no longer enjoy drinking plain water at all post op (month 9 now). Water was REALLY bad to drink straight up until month 5 and then it got not so bad. I usually flavor my water. It is the only way for me to stay on top of water goals. To me Dasani drops is the only brand I can keep drinking all day without developing burning in the throat.

My tastes changed alot. food just didn't taste very good for quite some time - really helped get that first 100# off!

The only negative part was that plain ole Water got very tinny tasting to me.

That is much better now, but I don't love it like I used to... I use alot of flavorings, lime slices etc to make water palatable.

I noticed a big change in flavor in the things I use to love but it makes it that much easier not to want to eat them now. Water still hurts going down even if I flavor it. I drink the premiere protein drinks from Costco to get the max amount of protein in 11 ounces. 2 a day gives me what I need.

Has anyone found taste for fruity flavors changed?

I was a banana and peach flavor addict pre op, but now said flavors make me gag. It is strange. I also feel my olfactory and taste sensors are magnified now where I can really get involved in the find spices and flavors of delicacies. It is almost a super power.

I enjoy the ability to be very discerning about the ingredients in prepared food. Eating Protein and low carb has probably helped this. That and I am no longer shoveling food into my mouth.

I also feel my olfactory and taste sensors are magnified now where I can really get involved in the find spices and flavors of delicacies. It is almost a super power.

I can no longer eat fresh ground pepper--it's way too strong tasting to me and ruins my food. I have to eat pre-ground pepper. I've been eating fresh ground since I was a kid and always loved it--it's sort of strange.

I will be 4 weeks post op tomorrow and I am just now able to taste things. Some are better some are worse. I just love that I can sample a bite or two of everything on my plate and get full and satisfied:) I was afraid stuff would taste different forever lol

Yep they change I could not stand fruit punch after surgery and now don't mind it. I've also found my sense of smell is so much stronger.