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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anewelly 11/04/2012

I am getting so bored because there is only so many things in this world that taste good pureed. I can only stand so much water flavored or otherwise. I can only stand so many protein shakes. Broth, jello, sugar free puddings, etc. I am craving something different maybe craving is not the right word but it is the only one that I can think of that fits. Of course now my pouch has flipped on me and decided that he doesn't like cold things he only likes warm things. What makes this worse is that I want the cold stuff. A glass of sugar free herbal tea over ice tastes wonderful, but NOD decides that he doesn't want it cold he wants it warm. I have been having one heck of a time with my emotions as of late and it seems like every little thing that someone says that could be taken in a negative manner is a hundred times worse than it really is. I have never been that good at letting people in with my emotions and telling them how I am feeling and what I need from them. I have always been the care giver in my family and not the one getting the care. I feel over whelmed with emotion and powerless to do anything about it. I am tired all the time and wish it would just straighten up. I think I hit my first plateau at only just around 3 weeks out because the scale hasn't budged anything since last week. I haven't taken measurements yet but am going to buy me a tape measure today so that I can because even though the scale hasn't moved it feels like my pajama pants were falling off me all night last night. I want to be a success for this and people I love are there for me even though it feels like they aren't. To top it off i think I am getting an ear infection because my ear is killing me more and more. I have and appointment Monday with my pcp so I will check with him about it. I am also going to ask him if there is anything can take at this time to help level the hormonal rush. Not sure that there is probably something I am going to have to endure.

deleted_user 11/04/2012

Honestly sweetie, I was miserable my first few months. I wanted meat, but my pouch didn't like it. Things that I wanted or would eat, wouldn't stay down no matter how little of it I had. Although I never regretted having my surgery, it really was difficult. I tried to put on a happy face and do the best I could but it was getting old fast.

So I do know what you're talking about. Now that I'm 8 months out, I can just about eat anything. I haven't vomited in a while. Nothing has gotten stuck in a long time.

I still use protein drinks to get all my protein in. 99% of the time I use Syntrax Nectars to get it in.

Good luck sweetie!!

Laurie

anewelly 11/04/2012

Thanks Laurie it means a lot to me. There are so many of you that are hear for any of us newbies. Seriously I don't know what I would do without you all. I know in difficult times I can come here and get some very sound advice and the logic I need. I try to tell the support around me and seriously they just don't get it. But you all do. I'm going to the face to face meeting tomorrow. Just got back from the store with a new tape measure so that I can start keeping track of measurements. I expected it to be a rough road just didn't expect this emotional stuff so soon.

deleted_user 11/04/2012

you are not alone...I am 7 weeks post-op as of tomorrow and last week was the first time the scale didnt move, but I decided to grin and bare it...also I did well my first 4 weeks with no barfing and the past 3 weeks I barfed at least twice a week...(screaming) I have been trying new foods, but I keep finding myself back to the shakes and soft foods..I feel your pain, but I know it will get better...hang in there my dear...here's a (((Hug))) for you... (smile)

ShelleyNY 11/04/2012

Be patient with the scale. It will move again real soon.

I know what you mean about the emotions. it's your body changing and your hormones wondering what's gong on. It's a great idea to talk to your PCP about this.

When do you move to the next stage of foods in your plan? I didn't have a pureed food stage in my plan, just soft foods. Can you try some other foods that are soft and don't need to be pureed? Ask your doctor if you can add some other foods before you do anything, but if your getting bored with your current plan it might be a good idea to ask.

I hope you start feeling better son and your energy level will increase as you keep going.
Shelley :o)

deleted_user 11/05/2012

Well I'm less that 2 weeks out and I already feel your pain. I want to complain and moan, but I so happy I got the surgery that I feel guilty for being irritable.I think it's just a part of the grieving process. We have to work through those stages of grief; denial, bargaining, depression, anger, and acceptance over and and over until will finally do reach acceptance. I hope it gets eaiser for you, I really do.

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