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 07/08/2015

I am on day 5 of my two week pre-op diet. Was doing really well until today I am HUNGRY! Diet consists of breakfast: 8 oz protein shake; lunch: 8 oz protein shake and small fruit; snack: 8 oz protein shake; dinner: 3 oz meat, 2 cups lettuce, 1/4 cup veg.

Any thoughts on how to curb this physical hunger? I know it's not mental because my stomach is actually growling. :(

Going to be odd come after July 20 (sleeve surgery day) when trying to intake all required will be the struggle!

farmgirl392 07/08/2015

How I handled it? Benefiber and lots of water. :) Hang in there. I found the pre-op diet to be the most difficult part of the whole process. :)

SgtSmith 07/09/2015

The pre op diet is the hardest part. I don't know what to say except struggle through it. Keep your eyes on your goal. It will be worth all the effort when the pounds start tumbling down!

It is all willpower right now. I feel for you. Hang in there, you can do it!

MNMama 07/09/2015

Yep, pre op diet hardest part of the show. Just have to gut it out. If it helps, MY pre op diet was liquids only for 2 weeks. I could have killed for meat and veggies!
Keep in mind how important it is to shrink your liver so they have room to work and less risk to you. Short term pain, for long term gain. You can do this!!

blue2015 07/09/2015

Thanks for all the support and understanding! I was looking in stores for Beneprotein or Procel and can't find it anywhere around here! :(. Would it be useful post-op also where I should just order some online? Is it true that it doesn't alter the flavor of what you're mixing it in?

I turn to a liquid diet 48 hours prior to surgery. Maybe the diet difference is due to the sleeve and not the bypass?

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