So im curious....

[Thatguy 53]

being sleeved and all how long was it before you were eating a decent meal like ( 6inch sub) something like that and has any of your taste changed since surgery ???

[AddryW 24]

being sleeved and all how long was it before you were eating a decent meal like ( 6inch sub) something like that and has any of your taste changed since surgery ???

I just had mine a month ago and there's no way I could eat a six in sub lol. But my taste buds did kinda chg. for example some things taste very salty to me.

[joatsaint 2,814]

I am at 6 months and I can eat about 1/2 of a normal sandwich. A 6 inch sub would be at least 2 meals for me at this point.

For a while, things had to have a very strong flavor or it would taste flat. Now, my taste buds have returned to normal. But I do like some things I didn't like in the past. Like eggplant - haven't liked it since I was a kid, now it tastes good to me.

I think part of the taste bud change is being off of refined sugars and processed food since surgery. I've eaten a piece of pizza here and there, and a few other junk foods. I usually limit myself to eating those things at 1 meal per week. But the rest of the week, I eat lean Protein and vegetables.

[lynndtt 21]

From what my surgeon told me I don't think I will ever eat a six inch sub again. From what I understand my stomach will be able to eventually hold a cup of food ( a few months after surgery) but she said it will probably be less.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

being sleeved and all how long was it before you were eating a decent meal like ( 6inch sub) something like that and has any of your taste changed since surgery ???

I am four weeks and a few days out. Before surgery I could easily down a 12 inch sub. Now I'd be lucky to finish just half the meat on a six inch. Forget the bread at this point.

So far I haven't noticed any change in my taste except that the idea of consuming large amounts of food at one time no longer interests me.

[Rox 200]

Now that's what i'm looking forward to - not wanting to eat a six inch sub!!

[pmoore 6]

I could take maybe 3 bites of a sub. The bread takes up too much valuable stomach real estate . . So I will always pass on bread. I am not pushing volume of food. Too big of a decision to have surgery to risk stretching anything too far. I use to love really good coffee. Now I can barely stand the smell. I'm 12 weeks post-op. don't think the coffee is ever coming back which makes me sad but it was a comfort beverage for me.

[Thatguy 53]

cool still getting used to drinking and eating food at different times but at least i won't be too worried about a relapse

[GreekGirl 20]

I am almost 3 months out and I get a six inch turkey sub and have them hollow out the bread and pay for extra meat. Then I get them to cut the six inch in half and I have two 3 inch sandwiches to eat at two different times!

[Takingcontrol 467]

I'm 6 months out & tonight I just had 1/2 of a small burger at my grandaughter's Bday party...& I think I might explode! The bread kinda sneaks up on you...when you feel it, you've eaten too much! With that said...this is prob the second time I've even attempted bread since surgery...I just don't reall want it!

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

cool still getting used to drinking and eating food at different times but at least i won't be too worried about a relapse

I completely understand. I'd drink and eat at the time for as long as I could remember. I kinda like it now, I think I can taste the food better.

Everyday it amazes me - I eat half a cup of food and it almost feels like I just had Thanksgiving dinner. I don't eat like a girl, I eat less than a girl!

I got a one-meat brisket plate last Friday to take home and was still working on leftovers a day ago!

[Thatguy 53]

and i haven't had bread for months i was taken of breads pastas starchy vegetables months b4 surgery

[Ms.AntiBand 2,984]

I'm 6 months out and no longer have a craving or desire for subway. Don't get me wrong. If I went in there and tried one.. Sure I'd love it, but the desire is just gone so I've never even tried. I don't eat bread anymore. Love the smell though and I bake bread for others, but don't eat it.

My taste really hasn't changed but I no longer crave ice cream, and sweets. That's a huge weirdness for me because before I could eat 2 rolo mcflurrys and still want more. Dang.. It depresses me me how pigthetic I used to be

[Reigo 111]

I think I have more capacity than most which requires more discipline on my part but at 4 weed out, I can eat a whole Joseph's sandwich pita with 3-4 ounces of meat, 1 slice of cheese and spinach leaves and Tomato. I also eat 3 turkey meatballs in a low carb wrap with shredded veggies and hoisin sauce and it seems like a decent size. Before surgery, I would eat 2 wraps to be satisfied so it's less but I definitely can eat more than I expected!

[JamiO 52]

I'm not even thinking about bread anytime soon. But as far as my taste buds go, I noticed I like sour things like Pickle Juice and also eating more spicy foods. (Not too spicy, but before surgery I hated spicy things) now I find myself each jalapeño chicken sausage, pepper jack cheese, horseradish mustard, and other things with a kick.