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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I will be having lap gb on or around Sept 2nd and have been told I will be on a 2 week liquid protein diet. I have no problem finding protein powders but it seems they are all low carb or carb free and I am an insulin dependent diabetic and have to have 40 to 50 carbs per meal, along with 15 or so for a snack. Anyone else have this problem and how did you deal with it.
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I will be having lap gb on or around Sept 2nd and have been told I will be on a 2 week liquid protein diet. I have no problem finding protein powders but it seems they are all low carb or carb free and I am an insulin dependent diabetic and have to have 40 to 50 carbs per meal, along with 15 or so for a snack. Anyone else have this problem and how did you deal with it.
Thanks for your input and thanks for being part of such a great support group! You people are awsome!
Congrats on your surgery we all look forward to hearing all about your journey.
Hugs :) Estelle
The Nutritionist will be VERY helpful with finding ways to keep your sugar level and still fulfill the requirements to shrink your liver with the pre-surgical liquid diet.
God Bless!
Janelle
Usually each program has specific protein shakes, etc that you are allowed to choose from. Each plan also allows for different amounts and different foods/liquids during this phase. Certainly the nutritionist/dietician you will work with will help you navigate this portion of the program! good luck!