New taste buds

I have been noticing lately that my taste buds seem to have changed. I am drinking some sugar free choc milk today, to get some extra protein in, and I notice I do not like the sweet taste like I used to. I also have found that the protein bars are to sweet. I seem to have lost my sweet tooth. I think they must have brought a dentist into the surgery to remove it. I also do not crave carbs like I did, I find no joy in bread. The only carbs I like now are fruit and vegis. Has anyone else had this? Jenn

Jennifer: I most definitely have noticed a change in my taste buds. I am eating salad like it's going out of style! I eat a piece of meat and a salad and I look forward to having salad every single day. I am thankful for the change in appetite. Right now, it's not a chore to stick with my surgeon's advice. I hope that this stays for a little while longer so that I can change my habits for good. Monique

Oh yes I am very happy about the change. I would be happy if it stayed that way for ever. Jenn

Oh yeah. Real sugar is just too sweet for me now. I never thought I would EVER hear myself say that! LOL! Honestly, most fake sugar things are too sweet for me now too! I find myself craving frutis and veggies more than anything else... it is so weird. But I actually find relief in that I do not have to stress over "cheating" on real sugar. KWIM? The only thing I do miss is breads. I miss being able to eat sandwhiches and subs since I always went for the really flavorful whole grains anyways... I kinda miss it. Pizza is one thing I REALLY miss so now I have to substitute to get over the cravings by either making a mock pizza with tortilla's or making homemade cheese sticks and pizza sauce dip. YUM! Brightest Blessings for a Wonderful Day~ Jamie M. aka Lady Autumn Weight- 257/208/146 BMI- 44.1/35.7/25 Height- 5' 4" lbs lost: -49 Surgery Date: 1/19/05 My WLS Journey Site: home.bellsouth.net/p/PWP-LadyAutumnsWLSjourney No matter what size, we are all Goddesses inside!

Hi Jennifer,I too am exp. the same anti-sweet cravings that u r.Its a struggle getting down even the sugar free tums--they r 2 sweet !!!!! I am greatful for these changes, although now I am craving spicey things all the time or even salty--maybe my body is telling me something (with the salt cravings)Do u have any of the cravings I mentioned???It is weird to have these changes being that the surgery wasnt done orally!!!Good luck and please let me know if u have other cravings like mine.Fondly,Elizabeth (RIY-1/26/05)

Yes I am craving salty items now. I also am craving "real" food, meats, vegis, non processed things. Jenn