Question:
Has anyone had their taste buds change?

I am 16 months post op and all of a sudden everything just doesnt taste the same anymore.Has any one else out there had this happen? Carol    — Carol M. (posted on January 21, 2002)

January 21, 2002
Oh my gosh! YES!!! Things that I could not stand before my surgery (just over a year) I love now! And things that I didn't think I could live with out are well, yucky now. It is really funny how our bodies have changed, as well as our taste buds!
   — Cindy K.

January 21, 2002
I am 11 months post-op and food has a different taste to me as well. Things I used to crave, like ice cream, fried chicken and Pepsi, don't seem to appeal to me anymore. Things that I used to not like, are more tastey to me. I like things with flaver, onions, garlic etc. I guess part of the reason is that now I only take small bites and eat just a little bit, I want to enjoy every little taste.
   — Randy Childers

January 21, 2002
I have noticed that this happens whenever you change your diet for an extended period of time, especially when you cut down on sugar and salt. The natural flavor of things start becoming more pronounced and sugary and salty things seems waaaay to sweet and salty. It's a good thing :)
   — [Anonymous]