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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Estelle64 04/07/2013

It has been some time since I last visited the site. I had my surgery Dec 5, 2007 and I was down 110lbs and feeling great. Since then a lot has happened in my life. One month after surgery I started with low blood sugar issues and was told to eat every 2hrs, son got married, two grandbabies, job change, family passing away, knee surgery and this week gallbladder removed. I have gained 23lbs and now I am very unhappy and filled with a lot of stress. I am eating all the time and feel like I am a failure to my gastric surgery. Each time I try to do the 5day pouch test and get back on track I seem to fail and cant continue. I try to go back to my liquid protein drink diet and surprise it now drops my sugar.

So what I am looking for is for some support and to see if others are dealing with this type of issue and what they are doing to get and stay on track.

Thank you
Estelle

bigred2000 04/07/2013

Im only six months out but i also have low blod sugar since having sugery and was told to eat every two hours, cant always do that but i try. I dont have any advice but i hope u are able to get back on track and i dont think ur a failure you havent gain to much back and im sure u will be able to get back on track. Good luck

becca1960 04/07/2013

I'm still preop... won't have surgery till Aug... but I think it is brave and smart that you have reached out for support before those 23 pounds turn into 100 pounds! Good for you!! I am sure other veterans will speak up with some words of wisdom for you!!

debsue123 04/08/2013

Hi Estelle. I first congrats on the weight loss! Give yourself credit. I know how I would feel if I got out of contrl because I've been there. You just have to shake it off sn let things go. I'd rather you instead of eating. Come here instead of eatibg. It will help. Best wishes. debby

PattyTwinB 04/08/2013

Hi Estelle,

You came to the right place. I am almost 4years post op. check out www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com. There are tips for 50 things to do instead of snacking. Michelle has some good tips. Pull out all the resources you can. Talk to your doctor about getting a referral for counseling to help you with stress and join a gym or start walking - exercise is a great tool to help with stress. Keep healthy food choices in your house and toss the unhealthy foods.

Best of luck to you!

Estelle64 04/09/2013

Thank you for the support. I actually started walking again I have beenafraid since my knee surgery. I am holding off on knee replacement so now that my knee feels good I'm afraid the pain will return. Actually the walking has been great and has helped with post gallbladder removal and the gas. Has my ceheck up with my gastric dr and he had to put glue and steri strip on one incision because the glue came off and it opened up. Any way to my surprise I had lost 4 lbs since the surgery yeah makes me feel good.

I think I have come to the conclusion that I just have to get up and move and I will be fine. I do keep high protein snacks like almonds, jerky and peanutbutter for fruit and I'm always drinking water.

imjj4short 04/10/2013

Welcome back, hon!!!

Regarding the low blood sugar thing; keep your carbs as low as you can (including carbs from fruit). If you can stay low on the glycemic index, your body won't produce excess insulin (which is what is wiping out your blood sugar).

Protein, protein, protein. Never eat a carb (even veggies) without it!!

JJ

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