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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Doridoodles 04/30/2011

Hi Everyone, I thought I would post, I haven't in a while. Thank God for this site. You know we really don't know how we are going to feel. We are all different. I just don't feel normal. I wonder if it is in my head or if it is gas or what.
I have lost 23 lbs since surgery. I am so happy about that. I am not introducing new food and I just am scared to death to do it. Will this feeling ever go away? I know people that are eating normal foods and just really small amounts and good thing and they are fine. This feeling is just weird that is the only way I can explain it.
I went through a small depression for a few days too. No clue why. I guess feeling like I will never be normal.
What have you all eaten first when you went to real food? Thanks for listening

deleted_user 04/30/2011

It's normal to be scared of what to eat. You have to just try. It is a learning experience. Follow your plan and try the things that are listed. Everyone is different with what will and won't make you sick. Right now chicken doesn't work for me at all. I have trouble drink sometimes as well and get sick. It is just a learning experience.

Lcat4 04/30/2011

What does your dr say? Yes, follow your plan. Introduce small amounts of new food one at a time to see what your pouch wants and agrees with. That changes daily.

deleted_user 04/30/2011

The first real food I ate was chili. I'm two months out and this past week has been rough with me throwing up everything...except the chili I ate last night. The crazy thing is when I struggle like this I don't lose weight. I lost one pound this week...the week before I lost six pounds.

I don't feel normal either...and I'm trying to fight off depression which I've felt creeping up on me. One thing I know is that eventually we will feel normal and we'll be able to eat. Now I just have to convince myself that all is well, so I don't slip into my shell and hide away. By the way, I should be introducing new foods to my diet and I haven't either....but I have to get in gear and just do it. Hang in there...it's going to get easier.

deleted_user 04/30/2011

Oh me too!! I am terrified to try new things. I got sick on eggs the first time I could eat puree and was so upset, I love eggs. Since then I have had a very hard time figuring out what to eat. I'm also just not hungry or really craving anything so that makes it hard too, I have to force myself to eat what little I do. I did make a recipe from eggface last night, it was Sicilian Shepherd's Pie (the no potato version) and it was ok, the kids liked it too. Not something I would have eaten presurgery but its probably one of the best things I have had since surgery.

deleted_user 04/30/2011

I was VERY nervous to try new "real" foods at the beginning. I still play it really safe when I'm not at home. The last thing I want is to get sick in public.

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