Food taste

[ambpete 26]

I am 5 weeks out from Gastric Bypass Surgery and I would like to know if what I am going thru is typical or not. While my weight has fallen off with no problem, I am having issues with getting more than 400/500 calories per day and getting over 4o grams of Protein. My taste buds are shot and I cannot seem to eat very much except things like pudding, Jello, and little Soup. chicken taste horrible , eggs once my favorite are no longer appealing to me. But i am able to keep refried Beans down OK. I am not having any issues with food coming back up, but I do experience a heavy rock feeling in my gut after eating. Has anybody experienced the same or similar? How long can I expect this to last?. My first visit with my nutritionist is still 2 weeks away. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[pik 262]

I am sorry I don't have any suggestions for you but I am going through the exact same thing. Even Water tastes funny. My Protein shakes make me want to hurl. It is just bad. I try to get Greek yogurt down and that is bad to me now. The best thing I have found for myself is cottage cheese but who can live off of that?

[NewLife4Me7 110]

Pik I feel the same way.

[pik 262]

Pik I feel the same way.

It is just awful, isn't it? My surgeon has me drinking sf gatorade right now, just so that I can try to get the fluids in at least. He is not overly concerned with the Proteins right this minute.

I am still dropping a lb a day but I am also quite sure I am not getting in the calories I need to get in because I have been super nauseous since surgery.

[eal098 8]

5 weeks out and feel exactly the same way! Seeing the Dr tomorrow for follow up and will discuss these issues with him. I'll let you know if he says anything earth shattering about it.

[pjhoyt 14]

I am 4 wks out and getting about 50g of Protein and plenty of fluids but only 400-450 calories per day. NUT doesn't want any more calories. I have no hunger and literally set an alarm to get in the 5 meals/snacks per day. NUT says 8 wks out and I'll progress to 800 calories per day. I'm glad I still have my taste buds though....just have no interest in food.

[jtickle 295]

My taste buds have no desire to eat. I don't like half of the stuff I used to eat. A lot of times I'm eating just for the Protein. Plus I eat on schedule now or I will forget to eat.

Edited August 16, 2014 by jtickle

[ambpete 26]

Thank you all for your imput and info. From everyone I have talked with its pretty much the same for everyone. . No one can tell me when it will change, and get better. All I ha that it will. I hope so. Today I went to a birthday party and a lot of different foods were being made and served. After 1 hour I had to leave because I was getting sick with the smells and I just made it home before I lost everyting. This stage of my post surgery sucks! But I know it will get better at some point. We just have to hang tough

[Pixers 26]

I have no desire to eat either. I get excited about making something good and end up eating a bite or two. Then I give the rest to my husband. As for taste. Nothing excites me anymore.