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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viccullen17 02/21/2014

I had the gastric sleeve almost two months ago and I was wondering if its okay to have have good carbs while exercising? I just got a personal trainer and he wants me to have some good carbs so I can have enough energy to workout. I asked my nutritionist and she said not to have any but I do notice that I get really tired and when I do eat a little of carbs I feel better.

KatLin 02/21/2014

your nut is who we are supposed to listen to.. did she say never have good carbs or just not while you are healing?

Every dietitian and nutritionist even Dr. Oz lol just saying talks of balance and moderation. So I am a big curious. I can see her saying no snickerdoodles but things like fruit veggies legumes. they give your body fuel/energy. You do have to keep track though not to over due. sorry running on ....back to my first questions? oh and why no good carbs?

deleted_user 02/21/2014

Generally - follow your program. At 2 months your body is still recovering so that may be why you are tired - keep your workouts on the less intense side...walking, water aerobics etc. my program encourages balance from the beginning with a focus on Protein first, low-glycemic carbs like veggies and fruit. things like yogurt are great pre-workout - good carbs and protein...you will find your niche!

deleted_user 02/21/2014

You are early enough out that if you eat even good carbs, you will not have enough room in your stomach to eat all the protein you need. The trainer does not understand that most likely. It isn't that "good carbs" are bad for you, it is more that it is not as necessary as the protein is. If you can eat alllllll the protein you should be eating, you probably won't be tired. But if you can eat it allllll and still have room for carbs, good carbs are not bad for you. I know I still can't eat carbs at 3 1/2 months because I don't have room for them. I'm strickly protein still and my doc says the longer I can do that (up to 6 mos) the more the weight will come off. I would listen to your nut.

imjj4short 02/21/2014

I agree with the others. Listen to your nutritionist and stay away from the carbs.

My trainers always tried to get me to follow a different nutritional plan, too. Many of them just don't have the nutritional background to understand our new anatomy.

JJ

becca1960 02/22/2014

I am 7 months out, so PLEASE consider that when reading, as I agree it is too soon for you to add in carbs.. and I know other don't agree with what I am doing, which is FINE by me... but my surgeon had me UP my carbs on every day, and even another 20 on my big weigh lifting days... and I now have more energy, as well as have broken my stall of 6 weeks by losing another 6 pounds.

I did this because my surgeon told me to, NOT because my trainer told me to... BIG difference. Keep that in mind as well.

I truly believe this journey is different for each of us. What works for one, might not work for another... And what works today, might not work tomorrow... We have to learn to adjust our sails with the changing winds :)

becca1960 02/22/2014

In addition, you MIGHT consider ground flax (healthy, lots of fiber, carbs) in your pre workout protein smoothie... ??? I did that early out and it helped keep me regular as well! ONLY a suggestion! :)

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