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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mrschizzy 10/04/2011

I am 5 weeks post op and I have been cleared to eat whatever, but to take new things slowly and try 1 new thing at a time to see how I tolerate it. The problem I am having this week is nausea and inappetance. The nausea isn't terrible, but I do get a little bit of it after everything I eat or drink. However, the thought of consuming anything, whether it be food or a shake, turns my stomach. I am eating because I have to eat, not because I want to eat. Even when I feel hungry, my stomach doesn't feel like it wants anything, but it's "grumpy" because it needs something. Nothing sounds good or even looks good, everything looks/sounds disgusting and unappetizing. Plus, yesterday and now today apparently, I have had bad diarrhea for no apparent reason. I have not consumed anything out of the ordinary. WTH??

imjj4short 10/04/2011

At about 1 month out, I came on DS crying because no food tasted good. I had expected to not be able to eat much but the thought of never enjoying food again terrified me. The "old timers" reassured me that the phase would pass and I would be able to enjoy food again. Between month 1 to about month 4, I ate because I had to. I didnt enjoy it at all. I ate very few foods. I choked down my protein drink. Im glad to say, the DS old timers were right!! It got better!

However, I dont agree with your doctor that you should try everything at this point. It seems too soon for acidic things like citrus & fiberous foods like salad and celery. I wasnt allowed all foods until 4 months. It just doesnt seem like a good idea to try a bunch of new foods during the time our pouch is the most cranky and stuff doesnt taste that good, anyway.

Just my thoughts.

JJ

chrismo366 10/04/2011

I am a little over 5 weeks out also. I feel like I went through what you're going through during the past 4 weeks. This week, I'm finally hungry and can actually eat.

I know that you have to try to get those calories (and protein in). I was having a hard time even getting to 500 calories -- and I think my whole metabolism shut down.

If your system is not ready -- stick to the broths (or creamy soups) and at least try to pick up some calories and protein.

This too shall pass! :)

mrschizzy 10/04/2011

JJ - I should have qualified that...they told me that I could try everything, but that raw fruits and veggies I will probably have a hard time with and so for a while it would be best to cook them down so that they are softer and also to make sure I peel them. I was told, however, that I didn't have to worry about de-seeding things like tomatoes or cukes, unless I had tolerance issues with it. I did try lettuce and didn't have an issue with it, but outside of lettuce and tomato, I have not eaten any other veggie raw and I just did lettuce last Friday. Perhaps they aren't worried about citrus or acidic foods since I've been eating salsa and tomatoes without a problem and I haven't had much heartburn.

It is hard for me to make my lunches everyday when the thought of eating anything just makes me gag. :(

deleted_user 10/04/2011

it gets better hang in there!I am 5 months post-op now and all is good!

Judy-Anderson 10/04/2011

it does get better and you will feel like eatting again!

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