Really, really, really missed the taste of food this week!

Nothing tastes as good as it used to anymore and I really miss it.  I don't know if you get the tastes back or not, but man mine sure have changed.  I still enjoy some things, but not like I used to. Does it come back?

I have had a hard week and it has been hard not being able to eat my emotions.    But it has been a learning experience on what to do in place of eating.  (Walking, reading, cleaning)

 Ohhh don't I hear you on that!  I have a band and am hoping, praying and thinking about a revision to the DS sooner rather than later.
I'm a band failure, not sure why but  the powers that be think it's a "metabolic" issue (chemo related) and the band won't help me...I totally believe in the band tho-for other people.
Any way,  food hasn't been the same for me either, and that's OK.  I over ate and used food as a crutch thus, I'm fat.  
I've had some time to deal with my emotions and feelings about WHY I over ate and feel confidant that on my new path, I will treat it as it is....a bite or two of something that tastes good, that I need in small portions and other than that, the love affair is over......lol
 Hope it makes sense because it's taken a long time for my brain to realize that I idolized food and treated my body horribly for years with it.
God Bless my friend.....:)

 I remember food not tasting good like I had known it to as well, in the early days/months. But, yes, for me the tastes did return. Just give it time.

And those emotions? Yeah, that's the rollercoaster ride we all talk about...just try to embrace it and take your life right now in 12 hour increments, knowing that in 12 hours, things will be just a little bit better.

Pretty soon you'll be amazed at all the WOW's you're having and one of which I know will be the taste of food has returned for you.

The taste thing did return to normal for me, unfortunately, but I try to let a very small portion do the trick.  Someone told me once, and it really is true - you REALLY only enjoy the first few bites of a favorite food, anyway.  After that, it's just shoveling.  So if you REALLY PAY ATTENTION to those few bites of something you really enjoy, they become enough!  You are enjoying the quality, not the quantity.

I have also discovered that I have a new-found taste for things that are SPICY!  Jalapenos, salsa, wasabi, pepperjack cheese...  whodathunkit?  NOT ME!  But see if you can find some WLS friendly things that maybe you didn't care for before, and give 'em a try!  You may find yourself enjoying things you never thought you would!

And remind yourself - NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS THIN FEELS!!!

Darla, I took that you REALLY only enjoy the first few bites of a favorite food, anyway.  After that, it's just shoveling. and made a poster for my wall.

 Thanks all!  I know you are all right.  I am loving the weight loss and that is more fulfilling than the taste of food.  Really I only enjoy the taste for a few moments, but am enjoying my body, clothes, and what I can do all day!  :)  I am even wearing hats now!!!!! Something I never did.  

I find that I really enjoy foods that are sweet.  Fruit comes back up, which is a bummer because that may satisfy my sweet tooth, but I am looking for protein enriched sweet items.  I am doing really well with it all.  I just miss enjoying good tasting food.  I love to cook and I have made my favorite items and I could take them or leave them.  

But the important thing is that I want to EAT TO LIVE not Live to eat like I used to.  :)  

I find that I do crave sweet and crunchy things.  I found that Luna bars are the one thing that satisfied my cravings.  One bar (which tastes absolutely delicious) has between 8-10 grams of protein, and around 180 calories. 

They have a great selection of flavors, and since I can't tolerate protein shakes, my surgeon is fine with me eating them because it's a great way for me to get protein. You need to be careful eating them though, small bites and chew well - I'd hate to get it stuck. 

There are several fruit flavored bars, and chocolate flavored bars.  My favorites are the Berry Almond and the Chocolate Peppermint Stick.  There's a flavor for any craving because they also make a tart lemon one, and a lighter flavored blueberry one.

I hope this helps, and congrats with how much you've lost already!

 I am going on 7 months now and NOTHING tasted right for about 5+ months.  I totally get what you are saying and it was freakin me out!  It should come back, though not everything still tastes the same.  I think in time you'll get there too.

I know it's a big change.  I was forcing myself to eat for a long time.  Now lots of stuff tastes really good again................... good thing, bad thing!