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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bridgetcathleen 10/27/2015

I'm five weeks post surgery. I have been tolerating soft proteins for the two weeks. I'm up to about 2oz a sitting. But for the last few days I don't want to eat anything. I am back to shakes and yogurt. Is this normal?

MNMama 10/27/2015

I went through stages where I had to schedule meals and snack to remind myself to eat, and you should. If you stop eating/forget to eat, your metabolism will slow down and you'll stop losing.
Like your water, strive to get your proteins in when you can, and make sure you stay on schedule.
It's normal not to have an appetite, and it's not unheard of to have days where nothing "sounds good" to you. Things will sort themselves out. In the meantime, use a schedule or alarm clock to stay on track.
Good luck!

farmgirl392 10/28/2015

Seems pretty normal to me. Just make sure to get in the protein and adequate fluids.

Lcat4 10/28/2015

Normal is different for everyone. Even now I don't always feel like eating, but like MNMama said, we need to keep up our metabolism by eating regularly.

bridgetcathleen 11/01/2015

Thanks everyone! I'm feeling a little more "normal". I am not cringing. At the thought of eating anymore. Now I'm actually doing the exact opposite. I am obsessing about everything I eat. Afraid I'm eating too much. I know that I'm not. I am following my guidelines. Getting enough protein and fluids. The problem is I've stopped losing weight. I know that this is normal but I'm not handling it well. I got rid of the scale in my house a few weeks ago. I only weigh myself once a week at my mothers house. I have been trying to focus on my non scale victories, crossing my legs, fitting in a size 12, not seeing my face looking back at me in my selfies! Lol but I'm struggling. I really thought after surgery I would be free of food. The hold it had over me, the space it took up in my head, but I'm not. Just feeling discouraged. Thanks for listening!

Lcat4 11/02/2015

There is no such thing as being "free of food". Our bodies need food to thrive. Surgery only changes our bodies, not our heads. We still have to work through our food issues and as you said the "hold it had over me, the space it took up in my head". Even at over 5 years I still have to work through things. This is a lifelong journey!

1judykay 11/03/2015

Hang in there and be kind to your self by eating healthy and continue to congratulate yourself on your daily accomplishments.

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