SKCUNNINGHAM 298 Posted October 5, 2011 I am still surprised at how eating less food than I have ever in my life has made me appreciate the tastes of food so accutely. My husband made me one of the best meals I ever eaten tonight - it was amazing. Simple - a perfectly prepared omelet and some absolutely ripe sliced garden (REAL) tomatoes. The food tastes exploded in my mouth like I was eating pop-rocks. I just closed my eyes and enjoyed the experience of eating. I used to eat until I was numb and the food didn't even taste good at the point I would stop - I was full to the point was miserable and about to gag. The sleeve surgery has given me back the gift of enjoying food. I don't care if I ever eat a white carb again if I can keep this appreciation of a well prepared meal. 1 LadyIvy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raine 170 Posted October 5, 2011 I found that I appreciated and savored the taste of food now too. Isn't it amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rootman 1,101 Posted October 6, 2011 I don't think I've picked up a salt shaker for the last 10 months, most food has enough salt already but I used to add more anyway, now everything tastes salty enough and it all tastes GREAT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denise's New Life 43 Posted October 6, 2011 I know what you mean. food now taste so much better. It is amazing. I wonder why we don't need to salt anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adri 40 Posted October 6, 2011 Before surgery, nothing but junk food would satisfy my cravings...stuff like french fries and chocolate donuts. Not any more! Now the healthier it is the more I like it. i.e., salmon, spinach, peanuts...they are all manna from heaven!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Disney 20 Posted October 6, 2011 Before surgery, nothing but junk food would satisfy my cravings...stuff like french fries and chocolate donuts. Not any more! Now the healthier it is the more I like it. i.e., salmon, spinach, peanuts...they are all manna from heaven!! I so agree! I have found myself making better food choices even where there is perfectly yummy junk food laying right there I also agree with the savoring each thing I eat now. When you can eat so little, you learn to really taste every thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGandMe2011 (DisneyMomma) 20 Posted October 6, 2011 Oh, yeah!! I'm right with you!! I definitely enjoy food WAY more now.....pre-op I just ate to eat! ;o) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rootman 1,101 Posted October 6, 2011 And sweet stuff is mostly icky sweet too, I barely touch the stuff. My tastes run more to the spicy and I like bitter stuff now, like dark chocolate bitter where before it was milk chocolate or nothing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamasez 9 Posted October 6, 2011 Sounds like a dream come true, Sharon. I am looking forward to the day that I truly appreciate a good meal like you described. You know you are in a good <great> place when you ENJOY the food, no matter how small or large the portion, and you are not stuffing yourself for no good reason. Congrats on all the success you are experiencing along your journey! Leah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites