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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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bananashowcase 05/20/2012

I feel like I have been eating non-stop today and I don't know what is going on.

I am almost 9 weeks out from surgery. The past two weeks I have been struggling to get enough food in and I have felt awful. But I am just so full all the time. Most days I am getting at least 70 grams of protein. Some days more and usually never below 50. But I am only getting about 400 to 500 calories. And I have felt really bad.

But today I have just eaten non-stop it seems like. And I have eaten things that I have not been eating since surgery. Nothing bad but it is almost like an obsession. I have had steamed squash and broccoli, whole wheat crackers, hummus and watermelon. (after I ate my protein of course). I have eaten almost 800 calories today! I do feel full and satisfied so maybe I just needed some of that stuff. I don't know.

But I felt like I was going crazy all day just thinking about food. I was not physically hungry but just having severe head hunger. What is going on with me?

deleted_user 05/21/2012

I think that happens sometimes. I have been having that some days too. It is great that you still focused on healthy choices. I guess sometimes our bodies just want certain things. I think it is ok. You will find that your appetite will go back to little to none soon. I think that we cycle through out the month sometimes. Take care and no worries.

debsue123 05/21/2012

Hi, I haven't had the surgery yet but sometimes when I am being "good" day after day, I start to feel weak so I eat a little bit more on those days and then get back to normal. I do feel our bodies need that some times. I think you are doing great. I wish you luck with continued weight loss. debby

farmgirl392 05/21/2012

I have days like that, too. I think we all do. Don't beat yourself up. The important thing is that the foods you chose to eat were good ones! That is the essential thing. Squash, broccoli, watermelon, whole wheat crackers--no problems with those. Tomorrow, you pouch may want none of it. Just take it one day at a time.

One thing you can do if you start to feel out of control is to try to step back and observe yourself--what thoughts are running through your head? What are your emotions? Are you feeling stressed? anxious? What is the source of those feelings? Simple awareness can sometimes be all that is needed to get things back under control. :)

deleted_user 05/21/2012

your body thinks you are starving it. I have gone through this off and on and it really sucks. SpecialK protein water powders really helps me. I like the strawberry kiwi flavor. It has enough protein and fiber to fill me up more then just water and I think only 30 calories per packet. I put one packet in a 20 ounce water bottle.

debsue123 05/21/2012

Thanks for the info about the powder. debby

deleted_user 05/21/2012

The watermelon and hummus are slider foods and pass right through you... The crackers probably filled your tiny pouch though.

I totally have days like this, but I was reaching for cheezits of all things! Tonight I bought some grapes to snack on instead and they filled me up, but as a mid day snack would probably slide too. It's all about avoiding the binging and insuring you are getting in your protein and nutrients. Dust yourself off and remember tomorrow is a new day.

(((hugs)))

bananashowcase 05/22/2012

I did better today. I think It had just been so long since I had any fruits & veggies that my body was just craving them. I still got 70 grams of protein on my crazy day though so that was good. Today I had a little bit of veggies and got in almost 80 grams of protein.

I can do this!!!

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