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In the early days, I felt like that. Nothing tasted good, and it was more of a chore to eat than it was worth to me. Those days are gone. I now eat like a normal person, with small portions. I still start with Protein, then vegetables, and I avoid rice/pasta/bread, but I can pretty much eat anything, and for the most part, it tastes fine.

One thing I do like, though, is that my tastes have changed and continue to do so. I often will eat something that I think I used to love but was fattening (McDonald's fries, for instance) and now when I try one, I just don't like it that well and I don't waste the calories or space on it. That's a huge win for me!

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You've all been helpful, at least I know I'm not alone and that this may eventually pass!

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In the early days, I felt like that. Nothing tasted good, and it was more of a chore to eat than it was worth to me. Those days are gone. I now eat like a normal person, with small portions. I still start with Protein, then vegetables, and I avoid rice/pasta/bread, but I can pretty much eat anything, and for the most part, it tastes fine.

One thing I do like, though, is that my tastes have changed and continue to do so. I often will eat something that I think I used to love but was fattening (McDonald's fries, for instance) and now when I try one, I just don't like it that well and I don't waste the calories or space on it. That's a huge win for me!

In the early days, I felt like that. Nothing tasted good, and it was more of a chore to eat than it was worth to me. Those days are gone. I now eat like a normal person, with small portions. I still start with Protein, then vegetables, and I avoid rice/pasta/bread, but I can pretty much eat anything, and for the most part, it tastes fine.

One thing I do like, though, is that my tastes have changed and continue to do so. I often will eat something that I think I used to love but was fattening (McDonald's fries, for instance) and now when I try one, I just don't like it that well and I don't waste the calories or space on it. That's a huge win for me!

I love hearing from those of you who are at or near goal that our eating capacity and habits will change, and that someday we will be able to eat more "normally", while making sensible decisions. Congratulations on your journey so far, and I wish you continued success!

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hmmm... I guess I am a creature of habit and eat a lot of the same things every day and do not get bored. Your menu looks pretty much like mine. But I do believe your taste will return, it takes time. You are very early out. Looks like you are getting plenty of protein...don't forget your Water. Your weight loss is great.

Does your plan allow some fruit yet? How about half an apple or banana with some Peanut Butter as a snack instead of a yogurt. i would peel the skin off the apple. I find I really enjoy these "treats" but only eat them sparingly because of the carb content.

tuna salad on cucumber slices? have you tried making your meat with some type of sauce or gravy? chicken marsla, lemon chicken, meatloaf, meatballs with either brown gravy or spaghetti sauce....so you are not eating plain meat? One of my favorite and easy ways to cook chicken is to cut up boneless breast into cubes, season with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder, brown it in a little oil and then add a can of cream of chicken soup(and the Water or milk as directed)and let simmer until done. I add dumplings for the rest of my family but the chicken is moist and tasty from the Soup.< /p>

Google some crock pot recipes...makes meat moist and juicy and the cooking liquid/gravy adds flavor.

You'll get there!

Thanks so much for the suggestion of the mushroom soup! I made it the other night and it was pretty tasty!

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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