Everything Is Gross!

[skym34 12]

I'm 8 weeks out and nothing tastes good. I'm having a lot of trouble reaching my calorie and Protein goals for the day. It seems that most food makes me a little nauseous at the thought of eating it. lunch meat, Greek yogurt, Protein shakes, smoothies, most meats are all just gross right now. Not sure what to do. Its like my taste buds and sense of smell are superhuman and it makes everything taste off.

Anybody else have a problem eating?

[Dooter 1,457]

I'm 8 weeks out and nothing tastes good. I'm having a lot of trouble reaching my calorie and Protein goals for the day. It seems that most food makes me a little nauseous at the thought of eating it. lunch meat, Greek yogurt, Protein shakes, smoothies, most meats are all just gross right now. Not sure what to do. Its like my taste buds and sense of smell are superhuman and it makes everything taste off.

Anybody else have a problem eating?

They ARE off, and will be for a little while. It normalizes again. A little too well for me in fact.

It comes back. Enjoy the assistance while you have it!

[KS Fort Worth 86]

I learned recently, when your body is losing weight rapidly and goes into ketosis, your mouth actually makes acetone. Seems reasonable this would affect the way things taste. If you have that icky white film on your tongue, get a tongue brush or scraper. I also recommend Therabreath mouthwash. It helps cut the 'film' that seems to form on the teeth.

[FishingNurse 1,210]

I felt this way until about 3.5- 4 months out. it gets better!! those months are when I lost the majority of my weight so it was well worth it!

[DZ1RMQ 20]

The thought of whey Protein Powder shakes or added to Soup, juice, applesauce, etc. makes me gag. I true to choke it down Sunday (my surgery was on Friday). Yesterday was awful, I barely got 300 calories because I was so nauseous. Today I feel extremely weak and lightheaded. I would rather not eat than choke down whey Protein. I'm gagging as I even type it.

[LLuce 34]

I'm 5 wks Post op and I am feeling the same way. In a way this is good but in a way it is bad. I haven't lost any weight in about 1.5 wks. I am not getting my Protein in or my calories. The Protein Shakes make me gag and so does the greek yogurt. these are the main way I was getting my protein. I have tried lunchmeat, Beans, etc... it just seems I can't get enough in to count for anything. So I know exactly what you mean. I hope it gets better for you and in a way it's nice to know I'm not by myself.

[skym34 12]

I'm 5 wks Post op and I am feeling the same way. In a way this is good but in a way it is bad. I haven't lost any weight in about 1.5 wks. I am not getting my Protein in or my calories. The Protein shakes make me gag and so does the greek yogurt. these are the main way I was getting my protein. I have tried lunchmeat' date=' Beans, etc... it just seems I can't get enough in to count for anything. So I know exactly what you mean. I hope it gets better for you and in a way it's nice to know I'm not by myself.[/quote']

That's makes me feel better! It sucks for us but I'm not alone. I feel guilty almost that I can't enough protein! I dread that disappointed look I'll get at my next appointment!

[skym34 12]

The thought of whey Protein powder shakes or added to soup' date=' juice, applesauce, etc. makes me gag. I true to choke it down Sunday (my surgery was on Friday). Yesterday was awful, I barely got 300 calories because I was so nauseous. Today I feel extremely weak and lightheaded. I would rather not eat than choke down whey Protein. I'm gagging as I even type it.[/quote']

Me too! I tried to drink that stuff a few times then I just gave up!

[DZ1RMQ 20]

I have been feeling sooooo weak today. I am so light headed and can barely sit up. I finally had to get some Protein. I tried the 'Protein To Go' shots. They have 28g of protein and 120 calories. It's only a small amount to drink so it is easier to choke down than a Protein Shake. I've only tried chocolate. http://proteintogo.com/

[Seemebetter 24]

Please believe me....it gets better . I thought i would never say that but now i can say ....it really does.. I even had a set back that put me back in the hospital for 2weeks. I even began regreting my choice. It takes time for your body to reset... Some get there quickly others (Like us) take a while. But you will get there.

[DZ1RMQ 20]

I can't wait to say those words :-). I know it will get better, time just seems to be going so slow :-)

[aviiva 140]

It does get better. I am 4 months out and everything tastes back to normal so do in i can eat everything with no problem. Hang in there

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[KS Fort Worth 86]

The thought of whey Protein powder shakes or added to Soup, juice, applesauce, etc. makes me gag. I true to choke it down Sunday (my surgery was on Friday). Yesterday was awful, I barely got 300 calories because I was so nauseous. Today I feel extremely weak and lightheaded. I would rather not eat than choke down whey protein. I'm gagging as I even type it.

Calories are not the most important thing right now, PLEASE make sure you're well hydrated. Dehydration can also make you feel lightheaded, and slows the healing process. get your liquids in first for now, and add calories and Proteins later.

[NDN_RN 527]

Calories are not the most important thing right now' date=' PLEASE make sure you're well hydrated. Dehydration can also make you feel lightheaded, and slows the healing process. get your liquids in first for now, and add calories and Proteins later.[/quote']

Absolutely true! But calories and Protein are important to weight loss. Less than 800 calories a day will set you in starvation mode and your body will hold on tight to your weight by slowing you metabolism down. Fluids first, Protein and nutritious calories next

[KS Fort Worth 86]

Absolutely true! But calories and Protein are important to weight loss. Less than 800 calories a day will set you in starvation mode and your body will hold on tight to your weight by slowing you metabolism down. Fluids first, Protein and nutritious calories next

Agreed, but the poster I was responding to (tamantha0) is only 4 days post-op. Healing is more important than weight loss right now, IMO.