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 05/05/2008

I was wondering what has been the longest stall with anyone loosing wt. I am 5 mos post op and I have only lost 1 lb for 1 month. I really don't think that is so normal. I am getting all my water and protein with help from a mix and exercising with cardio and wt training. This is very frustrating when you are doing everything by the book. I am still having trouble with keeping foods down so mostly I eat cottage cheese, chicken, yogart. I was eating alot of shrimp but lost the taste for it.

Any help would be greatful
Take care Estelle

deleted_user 05/05/2008

Estelle- muscle weighs more than fat. That may be part of your plateau. Have you lost your weight very fast? Your body may be trying to catch up with you. Also, maybe you are not eating enough since you can only keep some foods down.

Maybe add oatmeal to the mix?

deleted_user 05/05/2008

I you contacted your surgeon? How long have you been sick with tolerating foods and have they done any tests? Are you constipated that could be part of the tolerating foods? I would contact the doc.

Estelle64 05/06/2008

Thanks ladies I have not contacted my dr as of yet. I wanted to see if others were having the same issues. Yes I have had problems with constipation but since I have been taking the Miralax I go 3-4x aday. I make sure I get my protein in even with the protein mix. My hubby says the same thing about muscle being heavier but I still feel like there is still too much fat that out wts muscle.

I tried a red apple last night without the skin and after one bit up it came. How much sugar is in a fresh apple I wonder.HUMMM!

Thanks for your support.
Take Care Estelle

deleted_user 05/06/2008

Hi Estelle - I was going through a lot of similar experiences that you are. I had a hard time keeping things down after surgery, actually up until a week and a half ago. I'm 5 months out. I used to vomit on almost a daily basis - I couldn't keep anything in except liquids. Suddenly, my body was letting me take the food in, which made me freak since I was afraid of gaining again. I kind of missed the rejection - it kept me in line, 'cause now I feel like I'm a ravenous beast. :0)
My weight felt like it was stalled for a few weeks here and there, but I didn't let it bother me because I could SEE a change in my body - clothes fit better and whatnot, so I chalked it up to muscle gain. Used to crave oranges, but never could keep it down - but now I could eat a half without a problem.

deleted_user 05/06/2008

You should contact your doctor, but I would drop the weight training for a while and just do some major cardio. I can almost guarantee that if you amp up your cardio the pounds will fall off.

deleted_user 05/06/2008

I am 4.5 months out and have been bouncing back and forth with 2lbs forever! I try to go to Curves 3 times a week for exercise. My NUT told me last week that I am not gettng enough calories in (1000) daily. When that happens, the body will begin to burn your protein leading to very low to no weight loss, plus it just isn't good for you! Please call your Dr., at this stage you should be able to tolerate just about anything. Except of course carbs and sugar! Good Luck!

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