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Does anyone else have issues with the thought of eating sometimes sounding gross? Or after you've eaten, even thinking about it makes you want to get sick? I'm having appetite issues, taste issues, food not sounding good...or if something starts out sounding good as soon as I take a few bites it's no longer good to me and the idea of trying to continue to eat makes me want to throw up.

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Normally I don't, but when I'm sick or recovering from surgery I completely lose my appetite. When that happens, I regress back to Protein Shakes temporarily just to be sure I get the necessary Vitamins and Protein until my appetite comes back.

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no, I find food even more enjoyable now...i don't rush it down like a pro line back and i can taste it now..def enjoy eating more now then prior.

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I do have that problem some days; usually in the morning. If I can't stomach the thought of solid food, I have a Protein Shake. Sometimes I'll feel that way throughout a day, but it isn't often. And I don't really know what triggers it.

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Does anyone else have issues with the thought of eating sometimes sounding gross? Or after you've eaten, even thinking about it makes you want to get sick? I'm having appetite issues, taste issues, food not sounding good...or if something starts out sounding good as soon as I take a few bites it's no longer good to me and the idea of trying to continue to eat makes me want to throw up.

For me, that's a sign of the Green Zone...the band will make you "Not Hungry", but you have not eaten anything...the band sends a signal to your brain telling it you are full, and do not need to eat anymore...but you are not! Yet, just as though you just finished a Thanksgiving dinner, you cannot imagine eating anything else...

In other words, you are not interestred in food....NOT HUNGRY! I get this 24/7, because the band is there 24/7...some people just get this in between meals...I don't. I have it all the time....

I can care less about food 85% of the time....my brain says I don't need it because I'm full, satisfied, whatever you want to call it....

You should see me grocery shopping...nothing in the entire store appeals to me, except for the silliest little things....

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I have an appetite, I don't obsess over food like I did before my band. I also have changed to foods that I enjoy. I no longer enjoy greasy burgers, fries, chips & dips, etc... They don't appeal to me. I get excited about a nicely grilled chicken breast with sauteed veggies. Yummy!

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I had this issue of food not being appealing and caused major issues with nutrition. Greens by IT Works literally changed that for me.mim nit hear to sell anyone on it but if u want me to tell u how drastic the change has been since using with product private message me

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There is very little that excites me about food anymore! I am happy that my husband is a good cook and doesn't mind doing so for himself. Being an empty nester, I don't have o worry about feeding kiddos either! So, I eat what I want when I feel like it. I do an awful lot of fish, because I don't really like much else, anymore.

Like ajtexas said I don't even want to eat burgers or that stuff anymore!

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Wow this is exactly what I'm looking for!! I'm early in the process, attending my first info session tommorrow night.

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Does anyone else have issues with the thought of eating sometimes sounding gross? Or after you've eaten' date=' even thinking about it makes you want to get sick? I'm having appetite issues, taste issues, food not sounding good...or if something starts out sounding good as soon as I take a few bites it's no longer good to me and the idea of trying to continue to eat makes me want to throw up.[/quote']

I had it when I was on the mushy/pureed foods. Every single food I tried, after I had it, the thought of more made me nauseous. And absolutely to the tastebuds being off.

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Although I have found myself "mourning" some foods, I'm finally coming to terms with the fact that this is my new life. Last night I had a cup of cream of Tomato Soup and I savored every sip. It felt like the most delicious meal I have ever eaten.

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I can relate to the point you raised on food not being as enjoyable after a few mouthfuls. I've felt there us a disparity between anticipation and enjoyment of actually eating over the past 12 months since being banded.

i can be so excited sit down and eat after cooking/going to a fancy restaurant/special occasions, and after even a single mouthful or two, I may feel over it. (not all the time, but this does happen a few times a week)

As much as that feels like a bit of a let down, I remind myself this is what I wanted from the Lapband, a sense of satisfaction and an ability to walk away from food if I don't need or want it. I know I haven't eaten a reasonable sized portion and dont fancy and alternative, I'll wrap it up and try again later, or if its really not something I want, I'll throw it away ASAP.

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