So, I'm 15 days post op. I had the vsg and I'm just wondering did anyone else's taste buds change? I swear the stuff I wanna take a sip out of now taste so nasty to me. I used to love the orange juice Tampico, I literally had a baby sip and it taste so bad. Idk I feel like my taste buds are so bad now, is that normal and if so does it go way?!

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Yes.. my taste buds have drastically changed.. some for the good and some for the bad. . I never cared about sweets before and now that's what I crave. But also, I used to love sodas or carbonated things and I've had small sips and it's so gross now. So yeah, things change and you'll have to adjust.. then once you find something you like, you'll get sick of it.. haha. It's all worth it tho

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Also, when I was first post op, anything kind of sweet was waaay too sweet, like a sugar free Powerade was way too sweet. That's gone away, hence the sugar addiction lol

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I noticed that because I was eating much slower and chewing much more post-op than ever before......I'd really get all the flavor out of something.

Spices would hit me harder. Artificial sweeteners would leave a funky aftertaste.....etc.

I found that I actually enjoyed simple flavorings more than ever before.

First time I had an apple a few months post op......I couldn't believe how succulent the flavor was. Amazed at it.

I'm glad that the intake has slowed and the flavors are more true and real.

It's actually improved my enjoyment of food.

Big time. I used to love my coffee. Now it isn't worth it. I don't like it. Most things are not as enjoyable. I'm good with it. Makes the diet easier.

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Thanks everyone for the feedback, had my 2 week follow up and dr says its normal that is an adjustment I'll have to live with it..

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YES!!

Strangely, Water tastes funny to me now, no matter where it comes from. I used to drink a gallon a day...now I can't manage without adding something to it.

I haven't had any changes in taste. Must be one of the few exceptions.

Literally nothing tastes good to me. Some things are just barely tolerable.

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Yes.. my taste buds have drastically changed.. some for the good and some for the bad. . I never cared about sweets before and now that's what I crave. But also, I used to love sodas or carbonated things and I've had small sips and it's so gross now. So yeah, things change and you'll have to adjust.. then once you find something you like, you'll get sick of it.. haha. It's all worth it tho

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I haven't had any changes in taste. Must be one of the few exceptions.

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6 days post op here. Everything has a weird after taste. Room temp Water leaves a metallic taste too. Hoping this all temporary.

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