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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Marmella 03/19/2009

First of all, I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to everybody! What a helpful site this is! I am learning so much... My first question is, what do I need to have purchased to have to eat etc. when I first come home? I am experimenting w/ prepared bottles and cans of protein stuff - YUCK!!!! I haven't found a good one yet. How do you sample the protein powders when they are in such huge containers? What about baby food for the first consistency I will need to eat? Again, thanks so much for the info.
Oh, I don't have my surgery date yet.

deleted_user 03/19/2009

My post-op diet was sugar free carnation instant breakfast (CIB) made with milk (15 gr of protein) 5-6 times a day for 3 weeks, i could have boullion, popsicles, crystal lite. After the 3wks i went on to scrambled eggs, cream soups, tuna with lf mayo, but i continued to have the CIB for many months later, I still have it once in a while, travels easy, just need to buy a milk. Best of luck on your journey.

deleted_user 03/19/2009

I ate alot of baby food any flavor. But really you don't eat much at all. One jar might last you the whole day. So don't overbuy differnt flavors. After the first week I started integrating cream soups with extra liquid added to it. You can also have broths, which gets old after awhile. Basically you are safe with your pre-op diet that they make you do to lose weight prior to the surgery.

Cheri
GBS:January 29, 2008
Starting weight: 315
Current weight: 140
Total weight loss: 175 pounds
Goal weight: 130
From a size 26 to a size 4!!!!

Arm Lift: May 2008
Breast Lift/Implants: April 2009

deleted_user 03/19/2009

I am now 19 days post op. Here is a list of what I survived on the first 2 weeks:

Aquafina Flavor Splash Bottled Water
Crystal Light
Dannon Light & Fit Yogurt - Diabetic Friendly 4oz
Sugar Free Dannon Fruit Popsicles
Sugar Free Chocolate Pudding
Sugar Free Jello Cups
Campbells Soup at Hand - Tomato
Broth - Chicken & Beef

Protein Shakes - I've tried a lot of flavors. The one I do best with is EAS, it's purple and silver. It comes in a premix available at Wal-mart, Safeway, etc. And the powder I found at GNC. The taste is less sweet and less overwhelming. But these are necessary.

deleted_user 03/19/2009

Good luck with your surgery!! Again, I was on the carnation instant breakfast (low sugar) chocolate of course for me!! you will be on pain killers for a little while while you recouperate at home and the last thing you will probably want to do is eat for the first 2 weeks, so thats a good thing. But it's o.k. because you won't even be hungry, it kind of all takes place naturally like a miracle. as soon as I converted from the carnation, I ate taco bell refried beans for the taste and it went down great!! but you should get a list from the docs office.

deleted_user 03/20/2009

Hi I asked the same this and someone suggested the UNJURY that is advertised here on the site, they have sample packets mine arrived yesterday and I tried the chocolate last night it was decent, haven't tried the rest yet, my surgery is scheduled April 28th and like you want to know what to have on hand I have also bought the CIB but haven't tried it yet, but I think I will like it.

Have a great day!

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