Having trouble with the diet?

[Kelly Gonzalez 52]

Hi, I'm week one post-op, and I just started the pureed food yesterday. I'm just wondering if anyone is having trouble with the food, in as much as flavor? I can, and have been able to hold down pretty much anything I have tasted so far,( not much) I really enjoy the applesauce, but tried pureed bean Soups, 2 different kind, and just put it in the garbage,I bought some baby Cereal, and baby pureed fruit, so will try them later, but the Protein Shakes, I was on 3 weeks pre-op, and I am so sick of them I can barely swallow them any more. If anyone has any ideas, Id really appreciate them.It's bumming me.

[PdxMan 4,292]

Early out, you are going to enter a stage called ketosis. Google it or search this site for a TON of postings about it. Basically, when your body gets to such a low level of carb consumption over a period of time, you enter ketosis. One side affect is the release of acetone in your saliva. This results in everything tasting like a cat's butt. Once you are able to increase your calories and carbs a bit, flavor will return.

[joatsaint 2,814]

My taste buds were screwy for about a month post-op. I pretty much lived on refried Beans, Cream of Mushroom Soup, creamy Peanut Butter, sugar free popsicles and Crystal Light Lemonade.

[NothingUpMySleeve 244]

Ricotta cheese with Tomato paste, and refried Beans with Taco Bell sauce worked for me. By the time pureed foods rolled around, I wanted nothing sweet.