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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Susan-Cooper-Rogers 09/22/2011

Hi all! One month out, I am slowly moving to regular foods. I want to know when I can move to eating lettus and non cooked cauliflower ?
And how much should I be eating at this point? I also want to know how much water a day.

deleted_user 09/22/2011

I am 2.5 months out and just am allowed to eat raw vegetables. And it is difficult to eat raw veggies some days, so not eating too much right now.

deleted_user 09/22/2011

I was allowed to start raw veg at 8 weeks.

deleted_user 09/22/2011

you should check w/your doctor, although from what I read, they are ALL different!

I have to wait till 6 weeks (Monday, yay) and then start introducing one new thing at a time to see if I can handle it.

I would say 1 month out is still to new...remember, you are still not all healed inside and you don't want hurt yourself. :)

deleted_user 09/22/2011

water 64ounces.
check with your team about the lettuce and raw veggies, most plans are different. I think Steak and lettuce were a few of the things I waited the longest on..

imjj4short 09/22/2011

Yep, plans are so different! I I wasn't allowed raw veggies until 4 months. I drink 6-10 bottles of water every day. The more the better! I wasn't given a measurement for "how much food," but was told to stop eating when I was "satisfied" and to stop eating after 20 minutes.

JJ

Lcat4 09/22/2011

I couldn't eat salads and raw veggies for 2-3 months. How much should you be eating? It's not about how much should ... at this point. What is important is to eat just until your stomach gives you it's signs and signals. I couldnt eat more than 350-671 calories at one month. Water will always be a minimum of 64 oz.

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