So Im wondering if out past 6 months to 1 year if our taste buds change back to the way they were before? I mean food tasted really good now I am finding not so much...Its like the faucet was turned off and I don't even enjoy going out to eat (thank GOD) its almost a chore to eat...I am eating to live now...I am happy just wondering if that is possible my taste buds will savor the food like in my past life?

I wish I could say the same at times - with a few exceptions, I haven't lost my taste for anything. Which means I do actually have to be careful with sweet things, so I may never really introduce them back into my diet (which is the point I suppose). Sorry, I know that's not much help, but maybe some vets who have experienced this can chime in.

After surgery my taste buds changed dramatically. Food lost its taste. I remember trying crab legs in butter - tasteless. But all was not lost. I found mixing food groups together helped to restore the flavor. Chili became really good to eat. So did soups. I am 4 years post-op RNY and food still does not taste like before surgery, but I can live with it.

Thank you for sharing I am glad in a sense so I won't gain my weight back....!!

1 minute ago, Caligirl T said:

I am glad in a sense so I won't gain my weight back....!!

That is a fantastic way to look at it.

My taste buds never changed, food tastes the same to me. However newly post-op food was just kind of frightening because it might hurt or be hard to digest, so I just wasn't that interested in food beyond eating enough to meet my goals. That changed as time went on.

I still love food and I really enjoy my food. I just don't get like a buzz off eating. That mental connection seems severed forever.

My tastes didn't change either. Kinda wish they had. Although it's quite easy to not over eat.

You are correct I have that pain association with food, it hurt going down at first, then it hurts when i eat too much, I really have to pay attention to my bites and chews and eat slowly now. But I noticed the flavor is gone from foods I used to love...I guess its a part of the change which I accept fully. Thanks for your feedback....Good luck on your weight loss voyage..

Vinegars - Raspberry, Pear, Fig, Pomegranate, Cider, Red wine, Rice. Try them in your broths.

Water enhancers can be combined with decaf teas or plain water.

Syrups can be used with protein shakes as long as they are sugar-free. They can also be used in your decaf coffee.

Gelatins (sugar-free) can also be used in your protein shakes. Use about a 1/4 of a teaspoon. You can also use these for a snack.

Any spice or spice mix without salt or sugar.

I was told my taste buds would change.. it's all hormonal (apparently). Spices become your friends use them a lot and experiment. Fresh herbs as well ...I use basil a lot and fresh parsley, onions and garlic as well ginger for stir frys. Low salt soy sauce and rice, balsamic vinagers for salads. I have found some great bloggers and websites for Bariatric cooking to give me ideas.

www.bariatriccookery.com

https://www.facebook.com/bariatriceating/

I just had my first scrambled egg since pre surgery. I was so excited. It really didn't have any flavor. I wasn't even able to finish it. My taste buds must be way off. Can we have jalapeños as long as they are puréed?