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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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tommietopcat 01/23/2013

Overall, I am doing well. The hardest part is getting in all this protein by drinking. I am averging around 45-60 grams a day. I get busniess and forget to drink. The other issue is the fatigue. I have engery in the morning then around 2, I botton out. I take a nap! Oh yeah , the mood swings. I get angry to quick, I had to aplogize to my husband fews time today. He is such trooper!!! He is supporting me so well. Ever time he eats something he feels quilty eating in front of me. So sweet!!! I told him it is o.k. and eat. I love that man!! Any suggest about getting all the protein in. Yes, i take my cup with me every where I go.

rubymama 01/23/2013

How much are you trying to get in? I'm two weeks post-op and I'm aiming for 50 a day per my doctor/dietician.

tommietopcat 01/23/2013

They want to get 63 gram of protein a day plus that much liquids.It is alot when you drink a little at a time. I managers to eat about 2-3 ounces of food a day. I try to eat food high in protein.

deleted_user 01/23/2013

For protein use Ungery or something like it. you might have to order it on line. Don't skip it. It should take thirty minutes to drink your protein. As far as the mood change it is likely the result of Anesthesia. Try googeling "personality change and anesthesia". As far as bottoming out, even though doctors will tell you not to drink coffee you could try that in a month or two but right now just go for a walk to wake up. I stopped needing so much rest after two months. I am seven month out and down 140+ and have so much stamina my wife gets tired just watching me. Stay the course.

deleted_user 01/24/2013

Hi Tommie

At 7 days out I'm shocked that you are eating food, unless it is pureed. At this stage it is much easier to get your protein from shakes instead of food. One shake of a good protein like unjury mixed with skim milk will give you 29 grams of protein, so with two of them you're almost there. Also work your way up to the liquids amount - your pouch is a baby and it's probably optimistic that you will be able to get in 64oz of liquis yet.

You're only a week out so yes you will get exhausted. Make sure you get plenty of rest. My doctor has warned me that the tiredness will last up to 6 weeks.

Take care of you and rest!

Diana

deleted_user 01/24/2013

Had to chuckle with you anger issues, sorry
At 1 week out I packed my suitcase and was running away from home
I'm 54 today!!
The 1st 2 weeks make you psychotic!!
I'm 3 weeks today and not near the protein I need
Trying real hard
Good Luck!!

lineka 01/24/2013

Get that protein in. I made sure I did and I had ver little hair loss later on

deleted_user 01/24/2013

I am 2 weeks out as well and I am having a really hard time with my protein. Toward the end of the liquid diet I could not tolerate the protein drinks anymore, they seriously made me sick, my stomach would gurggle and I would have to run to the bathroom. Now I'm on pureed and I can tolerate everything I am eatting, however there is not enough protein even with the addition of my Unjury powerder. I'm nervous....I may try making a protein smoothie and see if I can get it all in. I am to get 60grams a day...and its HARD! :)

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