Question:
Is it typical to lose the desire for your favorite foods pre op?

Hi there, I am scheduled for an RNY on Jan 3, 2006 and lately I have noticed that when I eat my favorite foods, they don't taste very good to me. I don't like a lot of the foods that I used to. Is this typical pre surgery, or is it all in my head? Your comments are greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Kristy H.    — Kristy (posted on December 28, 2005)

December 28, 2005
Hi Kristy... the same thing happened to me. My LAP RNY was on 12/20/05, and I thought I'd be trying to eat some of my favorite foods "for the last time", but I couldn't do it. Yeah, I'd gone to a few favorite restaurants, and the girls at work all took me out to eat a week or so prior, but I didn't want or crave the foods I've loved for so many years. I actually lost a few pounds just prior to the surgery. I think my body knew a major change was coming and was trying to adjust. Hope this helps! Beth
   — Beth Hand (was Gothro)

December 28, 2005
Very typical. I eventually got all my tastes back. Some never recover. It is interesting isn't it?
   — shoutjoy

December 28, 2005
I don't know -- haven't had the surgery yet. My partner did, however, I don't think she lost the taste/desire for food prior to the surgery. However, losing the taste now is a head start. Immediately after the surgery she would ask for steak or pizza -- those were short-lived cravings. I think about after 6 months -- she was able to start eating those foods she liked -- one or two mouthfuls and she was done.
   — the7thdean

December 29, 2005
I am having Surgery in 4 weeks and I have noticed that also. Glad to find it is somewhat common.
   — CarolRose

December 29, 2005
I had this happen to me, too. In fact, I was at my favorite burger joint about a week before my surgery, and I started to feel sick. At the end of my meal I hurried to the restroom and vomited everything up. It went on for almost the entire week.
   — cuzycam

December 30, 2005
I am not able to eat my favorite food any more. I also developped some allergy to chicken. Every time I try to eat chicken, I have a runny nose and I start sneezing. I don't try to eat it anymore. I told my doctor and my nutritionist about it and they don't have any answers. Since the surgery they are certain foods, I am no longer able to eat because they make me sick. Why? No one knows.
   — Dani96

December 30, 2005
I'm scheduled for RNY on 1/1/06. I used to love french fries and lately I have completely lost interest in them. Glad I'm not the only one this is happening to..
   — Salina

December 30, 2005
oops that should read 1/31/06..getting ahead of myself hehehe..
   — Salina