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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donttread 10/20/2011

I'm not quite 9 months out. I've lost about 95 since surgery and a total of over 120 lbs.
But I've hit a long plateua, losing little in the past 2-3 months.
I can eat pretty much anything and exercise daily. I snack some and am trying to deal with that issue. My wife thinks my portions are too big.
I can easily consume half a sub with some trimmings for example with no ill effects. Sometimes perhaps more than that. How much is too much?

deleted_user 10/20/2011

You can not eat anything...The bread is a symptom of carb creep. Root out carbs, up your protein and exercise...
RickyDee/ Sleeve/ 07-28-10/-138#

deleted_user 10/20/2011

I read some where that your normal intake at 1 year out can be up 10 12 ounces. Never ever more than that. I am 11 months out and take in about 8-10 ounces. Just had my 1 year appt and my surgeon wasn't concerned that it was too much. But I agree with Ricky, leave out those carbs!!! It's so easy to convert back to your old ways, but we didn't do this for nothing!!! Keep on keeping on!!!

imcshe 10/20/2011

I'm just about 11 months out and it sounds like we are about the same with eating. I don't feel ill effects with anything, just sometimes I can tell I've gone a little overboard. Some days it feels like I can eat everything in the world, and other days my portions are much smaller and I'm stuffed. I'm imagining the quality of the protein in what I'm eating contributes to this difference?

I suspect that the tolerance for more food has been what's kept me from losing much the past couple months as well, so I know I'll need to keep an eye on portion sizes. I eat carbs (and subs!) here and there, but do think they go down far easier than just protein so I try not to eat too many each day.

As for how much is too much? I'm thinking when you start gaining weight instead of maintaining or losing!

Lcat4 10/20/2011

No wonder you are plateauing if you are eating Snacks, too big of portions, And half a sub (with bread?). Really? If you want to move forward it might be time to get real with yourself. Get back on program now! This might also be the time too look at what was going on in your life when you were last at this weight. There are some weighty memories that when allowed to heal will help you sail on through. Sometimes facing our issues is harder and takes more courage than anything. You can do this!

donttread 10/21/2011

Thanks folks. Interesting as I was never told I couldn't have carbs. In fact, I was told I could eat anything I could tolerate. Having said that my carb intake is increasing and I obviuosly need to deal with that

Judy-Anderson 10/21/2011

I was told I could eat what I could handle. Never told I could not have carbs. Calories in-calories out type thing. You eat too many calories, you gain weight. But we have to stick to the plan man....lol

deleted_user 10/21/2011

Im the same I was never told NOT to eat carbs. Haveing said that I find that i cant tolerate them too well and tend to stick to really small amounts vey occaisionally only.

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