Everything tastes bland / Aversion to food

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

I'm in my 6th week post-op and I am finding everything tastes bland or "off". I keep trying different things but after a few small bites I just cannot go anymore-- it's not just a full feeling -- it's a "ugh" feeling. It's like I just can't stand the thought of eating it. I keep wondering if it were my favorite pre-surgery foods like steak would I feel the same way. NOTHING appeals to me. The only way I am getting real calories in is from my Protein shakes....(which are also the easiest thing for me to get down)

I am also having a hard time getting water/flavored Water down. Makes me slightly nauseous almost every time.

How many calories are ya'll getting in around 6-8 weeks out? Of course, MyFitnessPal keeps warning me that my calories are way too low and my body will go into starvation mode...

~Dana

[Traci J. 207]

Hey Dana, my nut said to stick with 700 calories a day until I see her again in April. I was sleeved 2 days before you, so we should be on the same stage....depending on our Dr's I guess. Have you tried warm Decaf tea or coffee? Maybe those will sit better in your stomach. I myself haven't had any problem with anything so far, I've been lucky I guess. As far as foods go, I need to spice mine up quite a bit more than I used to....change of taste buds I guess.

[sleever10 109]

I am kind of the same way. I was sleeved 12/20 and eating is no longer an enjoyable experience, it seems like another chore. I do eat and keep food down, it just isn't enjoyable anymore.

[ladiJ 83]

I had the same problem food tasted off or blah to me. My mother suggested it may be due to the anesthesia. I don't know if she was right but I am at the end of week 7 now and my taste buds seem to be coming back alive a bit.

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

Hey Dana, my nut said to stick with 700 calories a day until I see her again in April. I was sleeved 2 days before you, so we should be on the same stage....depending on our Dr's I guess. Have you tried warm Decaf tea or coffee? Maybe those will sit better in your stomach. I myself haven't had any problem with anything so far, I've been lucky I guess. As far as foods go, I need to spice mine up quite a bit more than I used to....change of taste buds I guess.

Hi Traci,

Calories are another thing that seem to be all over the map with everybody. I've been sticking to around 900-800 a day. But some people are posting that their doc has them on 300 calories 6 weeks out?? Some people are doing 500, some are doing 1200. My doc/nutritionist did not give any actual calorie guidelines, which I find kind of ridiculous. Their instructions say "if you are not hungry don't eat. Concentrate on fluids and protein" Well, if I waited until I was hungry I would never eat.

I guess it's just individual trial and error on this journey...

~Dana