I'm 8 weeks out and nothing tastes good. I'm having a lot of trouble reaching my calorie and Protein goals for the day. It seems that most food makes me a little nauseous at the thought of eating it. lunch meat, Greek yogurt, Protein shakes, smoothies, most meats are all just gross right now. Not sure what to do. Its like my taste buds and sense of smell are superhuman and it makes everything taste off.

Anybody else have a problem eating?

Hang in there! There are many different flavors/types of protein powder and protein shots and protein drinks. Have you tried liquid nutritional supplements like boost? ensure? Those both have some protein in them. How about making some broth and adding one of the unjury chicken or beef flavored powders while it's warm (not hot)? Protein is super important, as I'm sure you know. Maybe ask your doctor to prescribe some medicine for nausea? My doctor gave me 600ml of phenergan liquid. I take 10-15ml once every couple days when I feel nauseous and it helps worlds (Although beware, it does make you tired!)

I was just saying to myself that I was struggling getting all of my protein in too - meats are gross - yogurts nasty - cheese, well, I burnt myself out the first few days of my 3 rd week! So I am right there with you! Everything does not taste good or right but I too have heard it will be like that for several months and then back to normal! I am drinking "total lean " Swiss chocolate from GNC (they're online if there isn't one close to u) - they're lactose free too! They run about $ 9.99 for 4 pre made drinks and they're good! I drink 2 of those and there is 25 g of protein per container! 170 calories! But I will add finding buddies to help along with ideas is great too! Myfitnesspal is a great way to hold yourself accountable along with getting ideas from food journals ! So just a few ideas but it will get better for us I know ! U can find me on fitness pal - SNKEMS333 ! Good luck!

I am 5 weeks out too sorry failed to add that!

I have been feeling sooooo weak today. I am so light headed and can barely sit up. I finally had to get some Protein. I tried the 'Protein To Go' shots. They have 28g of protein and 120 calories. It's only a small amount to drink so it is easier to choke down than a Protein shake. I've only tried chocolate. http://proteintogo.com/

Oh I go through the same thing with protien. I remember one day being so lightheaded and miserable. I get grossed out at everything too. I am 3 months out yesterday.

Remember to always listen to YOUR doctor but my nutritionist told me those protien to go aren't the kind of protien they want us to use. She said it is LOW GRADE protien. She said it is grinded up bones. just fyi to ask your doc .

I tried so many protien drink mixes and could not stand the taste or smell. I have since found two brands that are so good they are like a treat.

Special K Protien shake 10 prot. 160 cal. 25 carb Love the dark chocolate, milk chocolate caramel.

EAS AdvantEdge carb control 17 prot. 110 cal 10 carb my favorites are mocha something, dark chocolate and cafe caramel. They are really good, at least to me. Hope this helps. It will get better.

Oh I go through the same thing with protien. I remember one day being so lightheaded and miserable. I get grossed out at everything too. I am 3 months out yesterday.

Remember to always listen to YOUR doctor but my nutritionist told me those protien to go aren't the kind of protien they want us to use. She said it is LOW GRADE protien. She said it is grinded up bones. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> just fyi to ask your doc <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />.

Oh my gosh, you are right about the Protein to go shots! That is disgusting.

I have been feeling sooooo weak today. I am so light headed and can barely sit up. I finally had to get some Protein. I tried the 'Protein To Go' shots. They have 28g of protein and 120 calories. It's only a small amount to drink so it is easier to choke down than a Protein shake. I've only tried chocolate. http://proteintogo.com/

How do u like them? Do they have that strong whey protein taste and smell? Are they thick?

I don't know if this is true or not, but when I first had my lap band in, it was a good 6-8 weeks before I could stand the taste of pretty much anything. My GP said it was the anesthesia, that it really does a number on your taste buds and sinuses and nasal passages? Anyway whatever caused it, once it went away, it WENT AWAY, and I sort of rebounded. Like, everything tasted 400 times better than I remembered.

Of course you sound like you're much further out than 6-8 weeks, so perhaps it's your digestive system sending a secret message to your brain to make everything just smell and taste yuck, so it can heal and get "right" before being put back in the game.

Don't know, but I hope it gets better for you!

:-)

I'm only 12days out but I agree. Sometimes my stomach is growling and the idea of food just seems gross....I feel like I force myself to drink a protein shake, which sometimes takes me 2hrs!

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The protien drinks I mentioned do not have any protien taste or smell. The Speclal K is a little creamy, but I wouldn't call it thick. Try a 4 pack first and if you like them you can by a larger pack at a brtter price at Walmart or evrn larger snd bettrr deal at Sams club.