Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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yends 02/26/2015

I've had my ups and downs, but am generally making progress since the surgery. I've passed through the liquid only phase of the diet and am now beginning eating pureed food. I have several questions.

Do you eat to meet the numbers they provided (64 oz fluid and 80 grams protein in my case)?

Or do you eat until your body tells you to stop?

I am finding that eating to meet the numbers is making me uncomfortable full.

Is this normal?

Or should I try to keep the full sensation to a minimum and eat until I feel satisfied?

Thanks in advance for any help.

KatLin 02/27/2015

congratulations .sounds like you are doing really well..........I would not eat to the point of being uncomfortable...my surgeon did not expect you to be able to get in the expected amounts right away. make sure your eating enough meals during the day you know every 4 hours . you should get close if you are doing that. eat things with high protein values.

make sure your sip sip siping during the day and your water should also not be to much of a problem...you dot have to sit and drink a 8 oz cup at a time just while watching tv or what ever i carry water everywhere ......store doctors exercising and im 4 years out. if it is to much of a issue id say call your nut for more suggestions. that is what they are thee for . you need your nutrition but you also should not be stressing your pouch . :) good luck

MNMama 02/27/2015

I had the sleeve, and if I ate until I was uncomfortable, I would lose my meal. My doc told me to concentrate on getting in the fluids, and then to work on the protein. Early on, milk and protein drinks can help you meet both, unless the milk doesn't sit right with you. I didn't have any problems, but many with the bypass end up lactose intolerant.
Congrats on getting to start on puree....I was so sick of liquids that was a real treat!

yends 02/28/2015

Thanks for the advice and the perspective. It is really helpful to know others who have done this and understand the process and difficulties.

farmgirl392 03/01/2015

Congrats! Sounds like you are doing well.

Always listen to your body and stop eating when you first get a soft cue that indicates that you are full.

I'm more than four years post op, and I still cannot eat enough solid foods to get all my protein in that way. So I have at least one protein shake each day. That works for me. :)

Lcat4 03/05/2015

It is impossible to meet the numbers at first. Just do your best. Always eat until your body says stop and nothing more. Do not worry about the numbers. Listening to your body is what is most important. Eating until you are satisfied is much better than eating till you are full which can sometimes not be so comfortable

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