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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getting hand of it

mssdream123
mssdream123
It is sad that I had to get sick every day to understand that I cant eat the food that I use to lol. Maybe 6 months from now but not right now. I am ok with that I know that I cant go out with anyone to eat. Everyone is sitting there eat in I can;t my mind is not strong enough to handle that yet. I thought it would be a good idea not to sit in the house that why when someone ask if I want to go my answer was always yes. Now I have to say we can go any where except out to eat. lol Getting sick is not my idea of fun even more so when I am in public!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Not my idea of fun either! I've found things to at at most places, but a few weeks ago I went to a mini reunion. The only thing that looked like a good choice was crab cakes... Those suckers came out breaded and deep fried. I was SO sick within 5 minutes of eating that we had to leave. :(
deleted_user
deleted_user
I completely ignore the food commercials on tv...usually. But when Arby's started showing their new Reuben a couple of weeks ago, I went weak in the knees! I absolutely LOVE Reubens. Or I did anyway!

I found that I had to change the channel when it came on because it was driving me nuts. lol

My grandson and my husband eat all kinds of food in front of me. We recently went to a buffet place and I knew that pretty much I was going to be eating soup and nothing more.

My grandson had ice cream and another dessert. My husband had nice warm yeast rolls and I was okay. I didn't crave anything while we were there and my soup (broccoli & cheese) was delicious!

One day you'll be able to eat out in restaurants. For now we just take things one day at a time! Good luck!
deleted_user
deleted_user
That is one thing I am worried about. How will I deal with food no longer eing part of my entertainment. Everything we seem to do revolves around food. It is gonna be hard.
deleted_user
deleted_user
good idea to avoid what your mind can't handle
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am 21 months out. I do go out to eat and I have learned what I can have. I am at goal but there is still stuff that won't stay down. I was out at a conference on Wed. I asked for half thebeef and cheese stacked sand with out the bread. It came with chips and pickels but the chef could not give me half because it was pre=portioned. YUCK. I had no access to keep the remander cold to take home so I only ate 1/2 the beef&Cheese. No bread 2 chips and the pickle. I also had a small cup of soup.
I hate to leave food behind but it was not safe to try to take this home. My husband lOVES buffet's but I hate the. So when he wants to eat there, I drop him off and do some shopping then pick him up when he is done. I will pick up some chicken tenders or something with out the bun.
We used to eat out alot, not any more. It is so much easier to make something and freeze the remainder. I have a freezer with a very nice veriiety and all I need to do is warm up the left overs and have a new dish!!!
I have gone to places that did not have anything I could eat so I get an iced tea and sip it. I can talk with my friends and get something to eat later. I have gotten sick enough to not WANT to eat something that won't work.
Good LUCK!
Jill