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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SgtSmith 05/02/2015

We read something about detoxification. Does anyone know about that? Does it do any good?

imjj4short 05/02/2015

I tend to be skeptical of that type of thing but I've never researched the subject.

I've heard that it takes 3-7 days of being off carbs for our bodies to stop craving them, and my personal experience supports that claim... but I don't know the scientific research on the subject.

Are you going back to the basics, Sgt??

JJ

SgtSmith 05/02/2015

Gonna have a doctor's appointment right after vacation . I suspect I will be doing something drastic!

Lcat4 05/02/2015

What kind of detox are you looking for? There are many good ways to detox, from general system to more specific detoxing. I like a good system detox every spring. Specific juicing and green smoothies can also be great for detoxing. But again it would depend upon your goal

joannannotti 05/04/2015

Sarge....detox programs are a bit difficult. I think it's easier to go back to the beginning if you're trying to lose the few pounds you've gained. Protein shakes are my form of detox. I faithfully keep a food journal. I've discovered that I have to keep my calorie count around 800 a day in order to lose weight.
Have fun on your vacation. Where are you going??? I love hearing about road trips and vacations!
Jo

SgtSmith 05/04/2015

Planning a trip to South Dakota and on up into Montana to the Little Big Horn.
I was just reading about detoxification. My question was if it held any value to us.

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