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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ChocolateAmazon 10/01/2012

I have a questiin, once you start eating pureed and soft foods do you gain a few pounds? It is easy to lose when you are just taking in liquids but what happens when you start eating? Even though it is just a few ounces do you gain until your body gets used to the food again? I am really curious about this.

KatLin 10/01/2012

If you follow your plans diet you should be fine because you will only be taking in what your body needs to keep going. I found when I couldn't/cant keep enough food the weight stoped comming off. You know the starvation mode.

Bassically your body will loose as long as you follow your doctors plan for you. Remember every program is different so when you have doubt call your own provider to stay on track. How are you feeling? Things going well since surgery?

deleted_user 10/01/2012

You will lose due to the fact that you will only be able to consume a very limited quantity and only a percentage of those calories will be absorbs because of malabsorbtion. d

lineka 10/01/2012

I try and eat regular meals and get my protein in from food. I am 10 months post op and still losing. You still have to be careful what you eaat but unless you go back to your old eating habits, you will be fine.

deleted_user 10/01/2012

I kept losing because I was getting in like only 800 calories a day. I'm on solid foods now but i still eat very small amounts. I still have trouble gettin in 70 grams of protein and 24oz of liquid. Got my 3mth labs back and everything was great!!! Vit A & B1 was alittle off. This was because i always shot for protein hence not getting in the fruits and veggies. I take my vitamins RELIGIOUSLY and I think this made a major difference in my labs.

I went into starvation mode at about week 8 and stayed there for 3 weeks!I was so discouraged until I read on the post that this is normal.I did gain 2 pound in the last visit (8/13) but is was gone by the end of the next week. Gotta watch what you eat. Old cravings and habit have a way of sneaking back in as we start to feel better.

Stats..RNY 6/13/12...start wt 223...down 49lbs

debsue123 10/01/2012

When I went on to pureed foods and get from 600-800 calories a day...I stopped losing weight. I haven't even eaten that much, it is too hard to . Feel full all the time. But now I am discouraged but and tayloring my meals down more until I start losing again. I am also go to do more walking. I hope I can start losing again soon. Good luck, Chocolate. debby

Lcat4 10/01/2012

No eating healthy food is good for your body and stimulates your metabolism. Protein will melt the fat and water will flush it

deleted_user 10/01/2012

I was worried about that also. My dietician said you keep moving and don't eat like I use to. Eating healthy is better for us and our portions are smaller. We won't be eating as much and no fried food or junk food

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