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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blue2015 06/28/2015

I am now only three weeks away (July 20) from having the sleeve. After working for three months to get to this point a whole new flood of emotions have arrived.

Over the past three months I have lost 30lbs on my own and had myself questioning if I really need to go through with this. However, I've been down this road before and I know that now is the time to find the tool to help make the weight loss stick!!

I start my pre-op diet on July 4 of all days. So much for cook-outs for me and my protein shakes!! ;) Will also be missing out on summer fresh produce (squash, corn on the cob, tomatoes, etc.), but that will just make next year all the better right??

lamaria 06/28/2015

My pre op is on July 6th and surgery July 21st. I am having gastric bypass surgery. I'm feeling a lot of the same emotions. I wish you good luck!

MNMama 06/30/2015

If you've been doing so well for 3 months, that should let you know that you will be able to move forward with your sleeve successfully. The pre-surgery diet is part of the program to help your surgery be safer and more successful, but don't forget that the surgery is only a tool to help us along. We have to make the life change to eat correctly forever, not just for 3 months, not just for a year, but until we no longer eat food.
The biggest gift of my sleeve is if I eat my protein, followed with a few veggies, I fully satiated. I don't need more food until it's time to eat again. I stay full longer, hunger isn't as intense as it was before my surgery, and if I stay away from the carbs, I don't crave them. If I do indulge once in a blue moon, 3 days of proteins and low carb veggies puts me right again.
It's not just the next year that will be better, it's the next and the next and the next....... Keep on doing so well!! Practice now makes your recovery and progress so much easier afterwards!

blue2015 07/02/2015

We are basically surgery buddies Lamaria! Maybe we can keep each other motivated as we go through the process at the same time. :)

imjj4short 07/03/2015

Congrats! I totally understand second-guessing whether you "need" the surgery or not (I lost 30 lbs pre-op, too). I am so thankful I went through with the surgery. I've talked to many others who regret backing out.

As MNMama said, your pre-op success portends well for your success post-op.

Next year will be better in more ways than you can imagine!! I'm looking forward to "watching" you shrink!!

JJ

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