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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seven months out...

Crystal-Cruz
Crystal-Cruz
I'm seven months out from RNY and I'm hungry all the freaking time. For the most part I eat very well; I was doing bad for a while but I got back on the healthy wagon and still, I'm always hungry. Is this normal? I've lost 100 lbs and am two pounds away from onederland but I've completely plateaued. My journey isn't over and I already feel like I'm failing. What can I do to curb this hunger and start losing again? Another thing, wtf can I do to make this terrible gas stop?! Gas X is a joke and no matter what I eat I have it!! It's so gross and pops up at the most...inopportune times, ahem. Help!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Do you track all of your food? If not, that is definetely the first step.

If you already track, what are you eating?

How many calories?

How many grams of protein?

How many grams of carbs?

I would say that at seven months you should be eating 1000 calories, 100 grams of protein, and under 50 grams of carbs per day.

Also, make sure you are drinking lots of water, exercising, not eating too many carbs, and not a ton of artificial sweeteners.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Almost 8months Post Op and Down 123lbs since Surgery. I too became "Extremely Hungry" at times between meals at right about 6months Post Op. However this is the NORM for us all. The Pouch has grew just a smidge and can hold MORE food...therefore it's not easily to get FULL as before. Remember thought that PROTEIN stays in Our Pouch LONGER and FILLS us up QUICKER than any other Food. You may be one that NEED to eat "Frequent Smaller Meals" that are "Filled" with Protein. My Nutritionist "Suggested" that for me...she wanted me to get in 5-6 Small Meals per day to CURB possible hunger. So try that if you haven't already. And REMEMBER PROTEIN is the Key to Stay FULL Longer. Right now I eat 3Meals Per day but it's MAINLY Protein in those Meals...and in between I will try to get in some "Fruit and/or Veggies". HOPE this Helps...HANG in there...Rachel