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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A few more question ... :)

deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi everyone -

Thanks for the responses you have been giving me so far. Can you tell I'm fairly new at all of this? :) I have a couple more questions if y'll don't mind.

- With all this protein and little else being ingested (my Dr. has me on complete prtein to shrink my liver) did any of you experience a sense of tiredness or weakenss, headaches or feel edgy as your body went through a detox period? What did you do to manage these?

- How did all of you deal with being on all liquid pre-op (if you were) when your stomach has not yet been surgically shrunk and your appetite still there?
wag952
wag952
I wish I could help you, but yes its normal to be tired and weak. Most of your energy comes from sugar and carbs, both of which you arent eating. Liquid preop? Your lucky, my doc was water only before and clear liquids after. All I can tell you is tough it out, try and think of the future.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I had my surgery October 29th. I was on atkins 2 to 4 weeks prior to the surgery to shrink my liver. I did not experirnce any symtoms, but I have been on low carb diets prior. The week of the liquid diet was rough. You are not physically hungry. Your stomach is now a small pouch so you fill up fast. The hunger for me was mental. Smelling food and seeing food made me hungry. I think for people who have been overweight most of their lives don't know real physical hunger pains.
krystlmom
krystlmom
To help with the appetite, you can drink more water, but it might help more to put more water in with your protein shakes.

as far as what will keep you going when you feel run down? I'm hoping just the fact that I'm right at the edge of having my surgery done, will be enough for me when the time comes. If it isn't I might be in trouble!! ;oP
God Bless!

Janelle
deleted_user
deleted_user
Did your doc suggest starting on your vitamins before surgery? That might help. And I think Janelle's suggestion of more water is a really good one.

Some people eat sugar-free jello to get the sensation of eating something solid.

Good luck - you can do it!
butterflyxlife
butterflyxlife
I did constant drinking. It helped. Constant water and sugar free crystal light. Any time I thought I was feeling hungry, I started drinking more-
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