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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Missyg 07/08/2016

I'm 5 weeks post op . I've lost 70 lbs but I'm feeling tired and nauseated all the time. I have a very hard time keeping anything down even water . Once I've gotten sick after eating / drinking something, it's a long time before I get brave enough that try that particular food /drink again. Is this normal ? My doctor says it will get easier with time . I never thought it would be like this . I've spent a small fortune on protein drinks and mixes and have yet to find one that I keep down. Has anyone else experienced this ?

ratsack 07/08/2016

that is way too much weight to lose so quickly. I would ask to be looked at by your Dr

Lcat4 07/08/2016

If you are having problems keeping protein drinks down you might be drinking too fast. Even now it tAkes me a good hour to get mine down. I went through a LOT of proteins but the plain old Body Fortress from Walmart (best price) is really good and not to sweet. Keep trying and find one! I would water mine down over the couple of hours it took me to sip it when I was post op. You should have be able to return any shakes you don't like. I never had any problem with that. If this continues, you really need to talk with your doctor.

MNMama 07/08/2016

I had the sleeve, so had a longer time on liquids after surgery that GB patients. I hated all the protein drinks I found. The only ones I could keep down were the sugar free Carnation Breakfasts, but I also didn't have trouble with milk. You could try it with soy or almond milk and see how they sit.
The other trick is to stay hydrated. Keep a small bottle of water in your hand at all times, and sip, sip, sip, every 5 minutes, all day long. If I got dehydrated at all, I would get nauseous, and it's really hard to play catch up early on.
If small sips, all day long on water, and small, slow meals don't get you better off soon, keep in touch with the doctor and don't be afraid to push a bit. We have to advocate for ourselves.

Missyg 07/10/2016

Thanks for the advice . I'll try the Carnation brand . I do keep water with me but after awhile I start throwing up just water. I'll try to slow it down more.

imjj4short 07/16/2016

Missyg - 70 lbs in the first 5 weeks?? And you're throwing up water? I agree with Ransack that 70 lbs is a lot in such a short time (I was a fast loser and I'd only lost half that much in 5 weeks). Have you been checked for a stricture? A stricture is when the opening between the new pouch and the intestines "heals" too much, which makes the opening too small. They are pretty common and it's an easy fix, although some people get more than one.

JJ

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