I am now 4 days post op and have noticed a distinct change in how food (liquids) taste, is this normal. I am thinking it is a reaction to the high protein foods or possibly the artificial sweeteners. Anyone have any insight?

I have noticed that my taste has changed. I didn't notice quite as quickly as you as I am 5 months post op.

I always hated onions....ALWAYS! I tried to eat them but just never could. Now I love them!! I still don't like them raw but I love them cooked.

There are things I loved that I hate now, like pasta. I went to Olive Garden a month or so ago and had my classic Chicken Parm and I couldn't eat the pasta. It tasted like mush to me.

My family and friends say they don't know who I am!!! lol

The only educated guess I have on why your taste may change is that we have to slow down to eat our food now because of the band. Speaking for myself, many times in my preband life I have eaten and never even tasted my food. Maybe slowing down and actually tasting the food helps us to realize it wasn't all that to begin with!!!

Good luck!!

I agree and have had the same happen to me. Coffee does not taste the same, nor do I enjoy pasta. I tried a lean cuisine entree a few times (raviolo, mac and cheese) and both times it ended up in the trash. I have though, been craving FLAVOR. Everything tastes so bland to me. Decided to go have Indian for lunch today and I just had a small salad plate with curry chick peas, spinach and chicken...now I feel so much more satisfied! Although us 6 week post ops banders can have rice starting next week, I am staying away from carbs as much as possible. Good luck...give it a chance for you stomach to settle and see what if wants or not..you'll know!