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.
Well, what can I say. It has been 5 months and I have lost about 130 lbs. So far the journey has been rough. Im happy with my weight loss, but getting in my protein and taking my vitamins has been way more challenging than I thought it would be. I was just released from the hospital after a week long stay because of a GI bleed that was supposadly unrelated to the surgery. I was NPO for 4 1/2 days and to be honest, I was not hungry at all those days,lol. I have no appetite which is fine with me. I can eat whatever I want within moderation at this point. But I have definitely noticed that I do not always make the best choices. But with that said, I definitely make better choices than I used to pre surgery. Ive noticed that the weight loss has slowed down, but thats to be expected right? I use to wear a 4x shirt and a size 50 pants, Im now down to a 2x/1x shirt and size 40/42 pants. Ive been under emmense stress with finances, a pregnant fiance and just knowing a baby is on the way. I ve wanted to start going to a support group and keep telling myself to go, but have yet to do so. I have a very supportive fiance that always tries to remind me about my choices and protein and vitamins. I just wish there was an injection for all my vitamins and daily protein. I know this is more of a blog setup but I havent been on in a while and thought Id share.
For me to get to a support group meeting, I have to drive an hour and they start while I am still at work. So between this site and FB, that is where I get my support. These sites are very important to me. I check this one daily and FB about every other day. The activity on here has slowed down some I think, which is sad.
I hope you get to feeling better from your hospital stay soon. Congrats on the baby. Take care.
Dude, you have so much to look forward to and the best way is to take it one day at a time - some of your situations are temporary and they will pass.
The best of luck to you!
I find that planning ahead really helps. Keep protein drinks at your desk at work, or in the car, or wherever you are so they're there. Also, it doesn't hurt to set a small alarm to remind you to eat or drink. If you don't, it can stop the loss and cause other problems like dehydration.
I always have string cheese, yogurt, eggs and cheese in the fridge at work. I can nuke eggs in 2 minutes if I forget to get out for lunch.
Glad you're checking in, keep on taking care of yourself, so you can care for your new family, and congrats on the baby as well as the 130 lbs. Just think of all the things you will be able to do with your child now that you can move, and breath, and fit into places you couldn't before!!! Yay you!
Congrats on the new baby. You will have so much more fun now that you will be able to move around and play with him or her :)