Question:
Does anyone else have a problem w/ nothing tasting good?

I am 10 weeks post op and nothing sounds good or tastes good to eat. Is anyone else having this problem?    — Penny Smith (posted on July 23, 2001)

July 23, 2001
It sounds like you have lost your appetite. Is this really a problem? Granted, it feels very different...I had always had a very good appetite before the surgery, and not having any takes a bit of getting used to. However, for the first year after surgery I think we should consider diminished appetite a blessing rather than a problem. You will have to work a little harder to get your nutrition in. You'll have to remind yourself to eat. I am one year out now and my appetite is definately returning...darn. I am starting to crave weird stuff again and kick myself when I succomb to temptation and eat something that I shouldn't. It's much easier just having no appetite, believe me.
   — Anne G.

July 23, 2001
In most of my support groups this exact subject has been brought up. The surgery changes things.. including taste so this is what I believe to be a common issue. Just make sure even if things aren't appealing etc.. that you are finding things to eat/drink to keep your intake levels appropriate. You need to get a decent amount of proteins and etc to be healthy. Dont forget bananas if you can as your potassium level is very important as well. I've had several friends ill lately because of potassium difficiencies.
   — Dawn R.

July 23, 2001
Yes indeed...treat it like a blessing. For the first 9 or 10 months after my surgery nothing really tasted good. Granted, I couldn't eat very much; but, what I did eat just didn't test as good as I remembered. Others in my support group had the same experience. Also, I lost my desire for sweets for a full year. It was definitely a postive aspect of wls for me...it helped me lose faster. But, gradually my taste buds perked up and my sweet tooth came back.
   — [Anonymous]

July 23, 2001
Yes, I feel the same way. When I try something that I used to really like, it never tastes the same. I think by time I chew and chew everything tastes the same and I don't enjoy it by time it's ready to be swallowed. Like the others have said, I guess that's good. I haven't tried any sweets, other than sugar free ice cream which does taste pretty good to me.
   — Liz G.