After VSG, did your taste buds change?

louisamay
on 3/26/12 11:43 pm

VSG on 04/27/12

The psych yesterday said that the part of the stomach that is removed also triggers carb and sugar cravings, and post-surgery I am unlikely to even want them. She also said that often people's taste buds seemed to change, that things they loved before no longer taste good.

Has that happened to anyone?

Daisy_Rose
on 3/26/12 11:47 pm

VSG on 12/05/11

It's really weird - but I no longer crave ice cream - used to be my #1 fav -and I do not have lactose issues. But I REALLY crave peanut butter!! Oh my! So I use PB2 to replace Jif creamy peanut butter.

louisamay
on 3/26/12 11:49 pm

VSG on 04/27/12

What is PB2?

Daisy_Rose
on 3/26/12 11:56 pm

VSG on 12/05/11

PB2 is a 'powdered' peanut butter from Bell Plantations (online). It removes the oils from peanut butter. Mix the power with a little water and it tastes great. I add the powder to my chocolate protein shake for a great tasting protein shake. It comes in regular or chocolate flavor and - I KNOW IT SOUNDS GROSS - but it is really good and good for you!

Google PB2 for some great recipes.

and NO I do work for them! Just a user.

momsy55
on 3/27/12 12:07 am - ME

VSG on 08/22/11

After surgery, my taste buds were 'off' and my sense of smell was significantly heightened. I couldn't tolerate the vanilla flavor of the protein shakes I drank pre-surgery, so I had to mix it with the chocolate one. I kept smelling something unpleasant in our house that no one else could. The NUT, at my 2 week said these effects are normal. They both went back to normal a few weeks later.

HW (recorded) 323 Start of Journey 298.9 SW 263.6 CW 177.8 GW 180

suitebliss
on 3/27/12 12:13 am - Southfield, MI

VSG on 03/01/12

I can't take any of those sf drinks or mixes - go figure! I used to love them!

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Marie M.
on 3/27/12 12:18 am - PA

VSG on 09/13/11

I used to love water pre-op. Postop I can only drink water flavored with Mio or crystal lite. Plain water tastes funny to me. I also was a BIG ice cream eater (bowl every nite). I haven't given ice cream a single thought since surgery. The same thing for chips, salty stuff, etc. Chocolate candy on the other hand...still love that!!
Marie

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Cindy22706
on 3/27/12 12:40 am - California, MD

VSG on 02/08/12

I havent noticed anything different, and I am 7 weeks out. Only thing is my sense of smell is super strong now.

acbbrown
on 3/27/12 12:44 am, edited 3/27/12 12:44 am - Granada Hills, CA

VSG on 06/10/11

My cravings are different, not as intense, but if I'm stressed out or bored, I really want to eat compulsively but the craving isn't the same as before. I wouldn't say it's easier to resist or walk away though.

I have started to like foods that I hated pre-op - shrimp, fish, crab. It's crazy. Lol

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