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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cdavall08 10/07/2015

Hi all, hope everyone is doing well! I am progressing well in my program and I have lost almost 30lbs so far and am almost at my pre-surgery goal weight. I had another class today and am going over my materials and would like to get some more information from lovelies who have already had the surgery. I read that hot and cold may not be tolerated post surgery with food temps. Is that something that is persistent or does it get better in time? I am also seeing to introduce raw fruits and veggies slowly. I love both fruits and vegetables so I am wondering what were the first fruits and veg that you introduced back to your diet and what are your recommendations. Obviously the softer the better, I am just trying to get some more tips!

joannannotti 10/07/2015

This is a hard question to answer because we are all soooooo different in the food we can and cannot tolerate. My only advice to you is to add (or try) only one new food at a time. Keep your portions super small and chew well. I would also like to warn you that occasionally a new food that you've introduced into your new healthy eating style, may be fine the first time but not the second time. When we find a food that we like and can tolerate we tend to overeat or not chew properly when we try it again. Go slow...slow....slow.
I'm a big time salad lover and I was very concerned that I wouldn't be able to eat salad again. Eventually, you will be able to tolerate almost anything (except highly laden sugar and fat foods). If you can't tolerate sugar and fat count your blessings!
Follow your Doctor and Nut's orders TO THE TEE! Continue posting your questions and concerns here and we will all circle the wagons to help you throughout.

MNMama 10/08/2015

There can be many differences, or very few, and it changes from person to person.
I loved ice water and had to have my protein drinks icy cold or they would make me gag. I loved my hot coffee and tea, but lukewarm anything made me nauseous. I had the sleeve, and hear some RnY had trouble with hot or cold and their pouches.

As to fruits and veg, in the pureed and soft stages, I could eat anything that had been cooked; applesauce, pear sauce, carrots, beans, beets, tomato sauce, even onions and celery. Raw veggies and fruit were another story completely. I was months out before raw foods were working for me again, and I had to watch if they were high in fiber. Now, no problems with anything, even raw kale is ok, but there was an adjustment period and you definitely want to follow your program!

cdavall08 10/08/2015

Thank you! I definitely intend to strictly follow my program. And from what I am reading in my information, it is going to be quite some time before I get to eating fruits and veggies again. I also like certain things at certain temperatures and I absolutely love fruits and vegetables so this will be a challenge, but one I look forward too. Thank you for all the info!

Lcat4 10/12/2015

Congratulations on your progress! Everyone is different as far as hot and cold. I personally find that cold is my preference. Or hot as in my protein coffee. I hate tepid though and just add more ice. I could not eat salads right after but enjoyed steamed veggies of all kinds except corn at first. I added fruit to my protein shakes but not too soon, especially berry fruits. The world according to eggface has a whole section devoted to recipes for yummy protein smoothies with fruit. You do have to be prudent though in that fruits may be good carbs but they are still carbs. Your priority is always protein.

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