Changing Tastes

[Mattymatt 491]

It's amazing how much this surgery changes you. I used to hate seafood of any kind. Today I discovered that I now like tuna fish. It goes down real smooth and doesn't lay like a rock. Plus, it's considered a high quality Protein at 15g per serving. I'm also enjoying getting my protein through sources other than shakes. It's amazing that tuna almost tastes like a real flaky chicken.

It's honestly easier to eat the canned tuna than the canned chicken. I even added a little light mayo. I'm excited to see what other foods that I did not used to like but like now. I discovered I no longer like pepperoni ... that was a surprise to me.

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[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

Swapping out tuna for pepperoni will definitely get you a thumbs up from your dietitian! No wonder your weight loss is stellar!

[FluffyChix 17,418]

Yay!!! Congrats on your losses Matty!!! Wooot!

Edited April 9, 2018 by FluffyChix

[skinnydreamer16 43]

You will find tuna pouches are great too. My favorite is the tuna with herbs and garlic. It also comes in an original tuna salad and Buffalo tuna. A little kick to it but great. Each packet is around 100 calories and is either 14, 15, or 16 grams of Protein. I also have found shrimp to be great. I dont like it cold but steamed is like heaven. I could never stand squash before and now spaghetti squash is one of my favorite meals. Keep trying new things and you will find survival food a little more interesting. I have been following your posts and lovr the honesty in them. You are doing a great job. One day at a time.

[KimTriesRNY 1,853]

I see black cat has returned...meow...

[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,004]

My tastes have changed too - I love and crave salad (used to think it was a waste of a good chew!). On the other hand, directly opposite to you @Mattymatt, I now really dislike canned or pouch tuna - formerly a comfy staple - now I find it dry and nasty ew ew ew!!

Happy with fresh tuna, thankfully - raw preferably - or any other fresh seafood - I would have tasted to lose that food love! Oyster season has just started here in NZ - I can only eat three raw oysters, but yum yum, and Protein to boot!

[TakingABreak 2,733]

My taste buds have changed a lot too. I find that I can't ever tell you what I'm hungry for. I have a hard time picking a place to eat or a recipe to cook. It's a good and a bad thing!

[Mattymatt 491]

4 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

My taste buds have changed a lot too. I find that I can't ever tell you what I'm hungry for. I have a hard time picking a place to eat or a recipe to cook. It's a good and a bad thing!

I think I understand as eating is just part of the daily routine now. I can't say that I enjoy it like I used to which is ultimately a good thing because the pre-surgery me was living to eat. Living to eat is more miserable than the feeling of it being neutral.

[frust8 963]

Is that the normal way of things? I"m still stuck in pre-surg and I feel that way already. I used enjoy the taste and sensations of. food, don't now. Hadn't mentioned it on here because I thought I was just weird, I've divorced myself from all the former food friends I used to have but strange thing, when I see them it's like they are strangers I feel no real relationship with them any more. They are just things passing by? Is that normal? You're the only person I feel safe asking, used to ask Fluffy Chix but she's too wrapped in her own successes at weight loss to talk anymore[emoji37]

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[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

I haven't really noticed any change in my taste buds, except that I can't handle anything spicy right now. But, that's more of a stomach rebellion that a change in my taste preference.

[frust8 963]

And Fluffy talks about spicy refried bean mash with low-fat cheese. Of course she's a Texan and was weaned from Mothers Milk to that diet![emoji14]

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[TakingABreak 2,733]

Is that the normal way of things? I"m still stuck in pre-surg and I feel that way already. I used enjoy the taste and sensations of. food, don't now. Hadn't mentioned it on here because I thought I was just weird, I've divorced myself from all the former food friends I used to have but strange thing, when I see them it's like they are strangers I feel no real relationship with them any more. They are just things passing by? Is that normal? You're the only person I feel safe asking, used to ask Fluffy Chix but she's too wrapped in her own successes at weight loss to talk anymore[emoji37]

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I agree, I get no enjoyment over smells or tastes anymore. I think this is supposed to be one of the benefits. I personally think it keeps my appetite in line. I’m guessing that our taste buds will come back after time. It’s so new to us! You aren’t a lone. I just make good choices and Celebrate the victory of my weight loss. Food is no longer my friend.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

5 minutes ago, frust8 said:

And Fluffy talks about spicy refried bean mash with low-fat cheese. Of course she's a Texan and was weaned from Mothers Milk to that diet!

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But I am a Texan and I LOVE spicy foods: Mexican, Thai, and all the rest!

[frust8 963]

Me too as well as the spicy-er edges of Chinese cooking. Ding Dongs and their family passing by meh. But I love in theory restaurant foods still.

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[Biddy zz 🏳️🌈 1,004]

Hey @frust8

There are still foods I love! I went to a restaurant and ordered tuna carpaccio - 6 thin slices of raw tuna seared a little around the edges (seared before slicing) with 6 slices cucumber, tiny dots of wasabi mayo, tiny dots of shaved red chilli, and drizzled with citrusy ponzu sauce. It was a pants-down-party in my mouth!! But - even though each slice was maybe 3 inches x1 inch and very thin, the first two were great, the next two nice, and the last two were “I need the protein”.

I suspect even back as a champion eater, I only ever really loved the first few mouthfuls - but then in the BS (before surgery) days I didn’t realise I wasn’t loving the meal the same until I had eaten three cups full and felt pogged!