Question:
Nothing tastes good..........

I had gastric bypass on 7/30/08 and so far nothing tastes good - things don't taste badly - just not really good. I eat because I have to, which is so odd since food was one of my favorite things (obviously). Now, I couldn't care less if I ever eat again. Haven't decided if this is a bad thing as it obviously keeps me away from overeating or eating things I shouldn't. But then I also think that because I've lost only 45 pounds that perhaps I'm not eating enough. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.    — dnefews (posted on October 16, 2008)

October 16, 2008
It will get better. Food did not appeal to me either. I said for months after surgery, the morning I went in I was starving but after I came out of the surgery, I was literally repulsed by food. Make sure you are eating and getting your protein, even if it doesn't taste good. 45 lbs is an awesome weight loss. Keep up the good work.
   — mary_rn

October 16, 2008
Things will get better/easier. I was repulsed by food (still am some days) for months after surgery. It still comes and goes, but it will get easier. I think a lot of times we get in a rut - eat the same thing day in and day out because we know it's "safe" or "won't make us sick", etc. and our bodies get used to it just like it would the same exercise routine, etc. I would recommend mixing it up both with meals and exercise and see if that helps. Do know that the being repulsed by food will get better and easier, but I am almost 2 years out and still can be repulsed by food some days. Some days I can eat a lot (my new helping size) and some days I cannot. The days I cannot - I force myself to eat and/or supplement with a protein bullet to make sure I am getting in my protein. Good luck. Cheers to your 45lbs! That's so GREAT!! Keep up the good work!
   — jammerz

October 16, 2008
Hi, I relate I had the bypass July 16, down 77, 25 prior 52 since. I have a hard time finding anything to eat also, then when I do it is 2 or 3 small bites. I find something I can eat stick with it for a couple of weeks then can not eat that any more either. I have read it will get better. I hope. keep up the good work. Tammi
   — Tammi Sandoval

October 17, 2008
Fear not, your appitite will return, trust me. I can't be so sure about the taste of everything. I've been told that through out our ordeals, our tastebuds will change several times, and some maybe perminent. Before my surgery, 3/3/08, I was a Coke-a-Cola freak. Not Diet Coke, but regular. I couldn't wait to just take a sip and get that same feeling I use to. After almost 8 mos. I am still waiting, infact, regular coke now has a taste like diet coke to me, something that always had a sickening taste to me. Don't get me wrong, I am greatful that Coke doesn't taste good. Also, one of my other downfalls was ice cream and shakes. Unfortunately, they still taste wonderful, but if I try to have any more than 1/4 cup, I dump really bad. To me, that is good. Any kind of sweets have always been my downfall. Unfortunately, they still are. I have no problem with almost all sweets, whether it be candy, cookies, or cakes, etc. The reason I decided to have rny rather than lap-band, was I wanted that dumpimg of sugar to be a deterent. I also was so glad that I had lost my appitite. Well, that only lasted about 6 months. Don't get me wrong, it's still better than it was before surgery, and the tool still works when I'm not eating slider foods. By the way, as of this week, I have lost 87 lbs. Not as fast as I wanted, I thought I would loose 100 lbs. by 7 months, but still better than the average of women who need to loose 150 lbs. Don't think you need to eat more. Be happy you are where you're at. At 6 weeks post op, just before I was allowed to start eating regular food, I had lost 40 lbs. It starts to slow down dramatically. I sat at 80 lbs. lost for 6 weeks, before I started to loose weight again. Forty lost in the first 6 weeks, and 4 1/2 months to loose the next 40 lbs. Good luck, and just enjoy right now that you eat because you have to. Paula B.
   — paulajaneb