I was sleeved on 10-21-14. The first week I had no trouble getting my protein and fluids in, the second week, there didn't seem to be enough hours in the day to get my fluids in and I couldn't tolerate even half of one protein shake. Someone here recommended Genepro Protein, so I ordered it. In the meantime, I quit bothering to even open a protein shake...it was just wasteful as I couldn't drink it anyway. It really weighed heavily on my mind. This past week my nutritionist put me on soft, well chewed food (not breads rice, or pastas yet, but pretty much anything else as long as it is chewed well). And, my Genepro arrived yesterday. I thought "thank heavens...I can eat food AND I have protein that I can mix into my food! Now I can be compliant with my protein intake" Um, not so much. I had been collecting recipes that I could eat at this stage, so I started making a new one everyday since Tuesday. I've not been fond of any of them...and I've made a variety of different things. I can't eat any more than 1-2 Tbls per meal or snack, no matter what it is. And it's not because I'm "full", it's because the taste of ANYTHING literally repulses me. I have to mentally prepare myself before I swallow because it just feels soooo disgusting going down. So if I can't eat that means I can't mix my protein, and I'm obviously not eating enough to get my requirements through the food. Well, this evening I decided that maybe I just didn't really like the new recipes so I decided to make something I've made for years and has always been a favorite. Nope. Same scenario. I literally cannot stand food. I am getting depressed because this isn't going the way I wanted. I have the greatest desire to be compliant and I TRY, every single day. It's not about wanting something different or "cheating", it's that I can't eat. My dietician says "you're early out...just keep trying, it'll get better". *sigh* I guess, but I feel like a failure, even though I'm losing (OF COURSE IM LOSING! I'm starving myself to death...this isn't what I wanted!) sorry for the long vent, but I'm so upset this evening.

I felt the same way at first because of the ketosis u taste everything different. I also had trouble finding the protein i liked because they are all sweet and i never cared much for sweets always opting for an appetizer or a second helping rather than dessert. All i can say is i too went thru this and it def gets better, i didnt even want to leave the house or go too far for fear of being away from what i could eat and my vitamins and fluids. It all passes and u will be fine.

Im 28 male was 308 and now 165, in dec this yr will be my one yr anniversary

Most important item to take to the hospital is a chapstick. Your lips will be very dry.

Now, foodwise......when I have to eat something that taste badly with Protein powder in it, I will switch it out for something spicey or that has a distict flavor of its own.

For shakes, I will add vanilla extract and sweetener, chocolate syrup (sugar free) and sweetener, or maybe salsa. One of my favorite foods to hide protein in is chili.

My Bariatric Advantage AE horse pill stink a** Vitamin is so huge that I have to crush it. It is supposed to have a berry flavor, but it is strong. I have added it to things like sugar free pistacio pudding, cinnamon applesauce, cranberry mixed with prune juice, ground beef with salsa or spaghetti sauce....just anything else with a strong flavor of its own.

I had my surgery 1 year ago.....trust me it gets easier after a while....I have tried many protien powders....I find the syntrex chocolate truffle to be the best

A few days after surgery, I was told I could eat anything I tolerated. What really tasted good to me early on was Progresso Potato and Clam Cream Soup, with the solids strained out. Then I added more chicken bouillon to thin it out. Having something to eat that was hot with salt gave me a break from the Protein shakes. My main brand of shakes is powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury. I like them, beefed up with malted milk powder, PB2 or sugarless flavorings to vary the flavor.

Hey Jennifer.... I haven't read every post in this thread, so forgive me if this has already been mentioned. You said that everything you eat hits your gag reflex. Any chance you're already full up on fluids before you eat? If I've been drinking fluids and then try to eat, my already-full stomach can't hold it. Then it starts backing up my esophagus until it hits my gag reflex and makes me hiccup until it has to be purged. Just a thought....

Smell strongly affects taste - what if you put your Protein or touched up Soups in a coffee cup (one of the ones like you'd get at 7-11 that have a lid and a tiny hole to drink out of)? It would block the smell. A cup with a lid and straw would do the same thing, but everyone's instructions regarding straws is a little different.

Are you taking anything for the acid? I was told by my dr that the excess acid changes your taste buds so even if you do not feel reflux excess acid might the the problem. I did not read through all the responses sorry if this is a repeat. Good luck!

It truly is normal. It will also pass. It took me three months to get it together. One month of such nausea I could barely eat. Try to stay hydrated. I know it's hard.