Question:
When do you start to feel that food has a taste and is satisfying?
I am two and 1/2 weeks out. The only thing that seems to taste good or give me a feeling of satisfaction is v8 juice. I am beginning to feel weak, has this happened to anyone else? — Kay B. (posted on April 14, 2003)
April 13, 2003
I am just about 7mo post-op and I started actually enjoying the taste of
food just before the 6th mo(thats when my body started functioning, eating,
bowels, taste, ect.). I actually wish I did'nt enjoy the taste again,
because now I'm starting to munch a little more than my past food intake.
Like now I eat chips almost everyday....so fattening!!!! I'm now having to
work on giving them up,I did start eating the WOW chips now, but the little
protien is'nt worth it. I hope I never get the guts to start testing sugar
lol I cant even eat sphagetti or I dump and that is such a terrible
feeling.Good luck!
— Sandy M.
April 13, 2003
How much protein in supplement form are you having? Also, if you're
consuming things with sugar, such as milk, applesauce, yogurt (check for
actual sugar g on the back, not what you "think" of as healthy),
those things can leave you feeling like a wet noodle, as can dehydration.
You didn't say what your diet consists of. Clears only? For myself, after
many surgeries (not all WLS), nothing really tasted right for abotu 2
weeks. Anesthesia, is my guess. But it DOES eventually taste good, and by
the chewing & rollling it around in your mouth, it does satisfy
— vitalady
April 13, 2003
Dehydration is a big possibility, especially if you aren't gettng any
water. There's nothing wrong with the V8 Juice, but if that's all you're
getting to drink, you may be getting dehydrated. Try to start drinking
more water or any calorie-free, caffeine-free beverages. Dehydration is
very dangerous. Your body needs fluids to function. Make sure you're
getting enough to drink. If you're not, you could end up in the ER to get
fluids pumped into you. I guarantee you that is not something you want to
have to do.
— garw
April 14, 2003
soon... you can have food that taste good now though. Add some salt, Ms.
Dash etc., have you tried broths, also you can use soup and puree it
well... or cream based soup...also sugar free jello, and sugar free
popsicles are a good treat. This feeling will be over very soon, I know how
you feel. After a bit the same 4 things get old, and it's hard to know what
to try. I even ate mashed taters with Procel in them for protein... I
started out with them pretty runny, then got thivker as time allowed...
have you gotten with a nutritionist...they should have some sample menues
and plans to look at, I am 9 months out and down almost 120 pounds... I
guess it could be more if I cut out carbs but I try to watch them and don't
overindulge...
— MF
April 14, 2003
I agree, 6 or 7 months. I started enjoying somethings before that, but at
6 months I really had my taste buds back and things tasted right.
— Kristy J.
April 14, 2003
I experienced the same challenge. I have read that a physician recommended
resetting our taste buds by squeezing some lemon in a little bit of water
and swirl it in your mouth. I found this solution after I had lived
through the problem! I got through this period by using broth, and
pureeing bean with bacon soup and evaporated fat free milk together. The
taste was so much better than anything sweet. Remember to keep yourself
hydrated also. Best wishes.
— Kim A.
April 14, 2003
I have been very lucky and have been able to tolerate meat easily but until
about week 6 everything was difficult and frustrating to eat. Also I had to
and still do eat for nutrition now as opposed to pleasure so much. It is a
difficult concept for me which is getting easier. I am 3 months out now and
I really feel pretty normal even though I am still eating 2-3 ounces only
at my meals. I also concur with Michelle. It sounds like you are not
getting enough protein if you are feeling weak. I still have to supplement
with Real Meals shakes to get my protein up where I like it to be but there
are plenty of others. I did feel weak for the first 4 weeks too but the
shakes helped that a lot. I still have trouble with my stamina but it is
steadily getting better. I find that I am eager to use up every bit of
extra energy I get. It is a good thing. Good Luck! :)
— Carol S.
April 14, 2003
What are you supposed to be eating? When I was a new post-op, and now with
my DH at home and less than a week post-op, we say "blended doesn't
mean bland". I have fixed turkey (cooked in a crockpot with chicken
broth and rosemary), pureed with gravy, chicken pureed with cream of
chicken Soup at Hand, pureed vegetable soup, yogurt and fruit pureed, and
he even had a cheese omelet yesterday (not very much cheese, and a little
pepper, but he said it was more like "normal food"). Season your
foods as suggested. Try to look at what you can have as a game - what can I
put together and add to make it taste good?
— koogy
April 14, 2003
I didn't enjoy any food for the first 6 or 7 months after my rny.
I had absolutely no appetite for 3 months and after that I began to
experience mild hunger; however, I didn't particularly like eating.
I ate because I was supposed to eat. Certain foods just turned me off,
I can't explain why. I couldn't tolerate the sight of scrambled eggs or
tuna...which was weird because preop, I really loved tuna. It's strange,
and
I can't really put it into words. But (even after 5 years) food still
doesn't
taste as good as it did before my rny. My best friend who is 4 years post
rny
has the same experience. Nothing is really delicious or scrumptions
anymore.
— mandy S.
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