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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aloharada 06/26/2013

Well it has been one month already! Feeling great! Blood work came back good and I am down 21 lbs since surgery making that a total weight loss of 51!! Excited! I'll admit I thought it would be more down after surgery but that's ok. Oh, I got scoldings from my nut yesterday! She said I'm being too good and by the book. I have been sticking to exactly what foods are in my list and still only eating 1-1.5 ounces. I've just been too scared to try more or eat new things. She says I should be at about 3 ounces now and venturing out of my comfort zone food wise. Lol! I just don't want to get sick, so if I know something works then ill ear just that. Lol

deleted_user 06/26/2013

I think we had our surgery the same date and I'm down 21 pounds too since surgery. I haven't met with my nut yet so haven't had any input on food. I'm only eating about 1-1 1/2 oz as well but I have tried things that are on the stage 4 diet which I'm not supposed to be on yet. I've been a little more hungry this week. Maybe I should up the protein... Congrats on your 21 pounds! Here's to another 21 right?!

aloharada 06/27/2013

whoo hoo!! Glad to know i'm not alone! Congrats on your 21 as well. Ugh...protein..I am struggling getting it down. I just don't like it anymore and it makes me nauseas. I need to order some different types to try or maybe try almond milk or something instead of milk or water. just not sure which milk alternative is better for us considering the sugar and stuff.

deleted_user 06/27/2013

Sounds like your doing great, I was terrified to try new foods to for the same reason. After a while you get so tired of eating the same thing that you'll be ready to give something else a try;)

deleted_user 06/27/2013

Wow.. You are doing wonderful... Don't be afraid... Just don't try more than one food at a time... At 4 1/2 months out I eat a lot of the same things because I know what works.... It gets boring, but honestly most of the time I don't want to eat, I simply eat because I have to...

Great job... Love your new pic... Keep up the great work...

deleted_user 06/27/2013

For protein I like Syntrax Nectar. It's kind of like flavored water. You can order samples from BJ's Bariatrics. My tastes totally changed and I cant tolerate the milk type shakes anymore.

http://www.bjsbariatrics.com

rubymama 06/27/2013

You're doing great! Congrats!

deleted_user 06/28/2013

We share the same surgery date! Congratulations on your successes. I am down 23 pounds since the morning of surgery. I am afraid I eat the 1/4 cup for each meal. I haven't branched out totally sticking with my list. However when I saw wheat thins - 2 or 3 pieces on my list I was so happy!! Now I am finding I need to stop buying them because I am at 8 or so. Old habits are returning. My biggest issue right now is trying to decide if I am truly hungry or if it is head hunger. Oh and I also need to get a consistent exercise plan! I am playing the "healing patient" a little longer than I should be! Continued success :)

deleted_user 06/28/2013

Congratulations on your success!
I am pre-op, so I don't know if this is okay or not after surgery, but . . . I make my protein shake with cold decaf coffee, so that it's a mocha shake. again, I am pre-op & don't really know if coffee is a no-no after surgery yet. If so, I guess I'll need to find other ideas :)
Anyway, just thought I'd mention an alternative to milk or water.

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