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There are two phases to weight loss surgery. These are the weight loss phase and the maintenance phase. I had RNY gastric bypass surgery and I slid into the maintenance phase at around 7 months. My weight dropped like a lead brick. Those who have sleeve surgery tend to lose weight at a slower pace and encounter many stalls along the way. They can achieve almost the same level of weight loss because the transition to the maintenance phase may take a couple years.
The three most important elements after RNY gastric bypass surgery are to meet your daily Protein, Fluid and Vitamin requirements. food is secondary because your body is converting your stored fat into the energy that drives your body. Thus you lose weight.
Weight loss is achieved after surgery through meal volume control. You begin at 2 ounces (1/4 cup) per meal and gradually over the next year and a half increase the volume to 1 cup per meal. With this minuscule amount of food, it is next to impossible to meet your protein daily requirements by food alone, so therefore you need to rely on supplements such as Protein Shakes.
Without sufficient protein, your body will scavenge protein from other areas of your body, such as your muscles. Protein is extremely important after surgery as its job in the body is to build and maintain tissues including your body's major organs and skeletal muscles. Protein deficiency, when continued over a long period of time can cause a disease known as protein caloric malnutrition. Common symptoms are poor healing, fatigue, Hair loss and muscle wasting. Immediate post op, protein promotes healing of the staple line and incisions.
I am not an expert on sleeve surgery, so I am not a good source on their diet approach.
In the weight loss phase, I was restricted from consuming fats and sugars because the part of my stomach that normally process this type of food was cut away. But when I reached maintenance, my intestines evolved to be able to accept this type of food again. After I reached maintenance I had a discussion with my nutritionist about meal composition. Her advise was meals should consist of equal parts of protein, fats and carbs but always put protein first. Snacks should be limited to primarily whole food options: nuts, natural nut butters, fruits, veggies, boiled eggs, string cheese, yogurt with berries and almonds, tuna pouches. Avoid processed packaged foods as much as possible.
I knew that fats are important because they help to control hunger. Also because I was diabetic prior to surgery, I restrict myself from sugars. So primarily, I followed my nutritionist guidelines but also incorporate the use of fats into my diet. I am 4 1/2 years post-op.

I don't know what you will have. You need to check with your surgeon. I did not have a drain. I have seen many have them. I wouldn't prepare pureed food. I did. And ended up throwing them out. Your taste buds changes so you need to see what you like at the time.

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Keep up the good job you look amazing[emoji106][emoji106]

angel. R

Your doing good hope i do as well

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I realize that my current weight is higher than some people’s start weight - but today, I broke the 200s. A lifetime of being obese, this is monumental for me! I converted my sleeve to bypass on 9/11, was 314 on surgery day. My high weight was 460.
This journey is long and winding, take pleasure in every step of the way!

At 9 days out I was only trying to drink Water, and sip Protein Drinks. It's good you can't eat yet. Let your new tummy heal.

After my RNY gastric bypass surgery, I was on full liquids for the first 4 weeks, pureed foods for the next four weeks and then only after week 9 was I transitioned to solid food. Your stomach needs time to heal. The transition to solids can be rough. There is no need to rush it.

The small things people take for granted are nice to be able to do. I've lost a total of 63lbs from my highest. I've been lucky to only have to buy new jeans. I mostly wear dresses and they are very forgiving when losing weight.



HW-292 • SW (6/29/17) 256.6 • CW 230.2

This evening and one day last week I discovered one of my first nsv's (well besides having to buy all new clothes) I was driving my truck and dropped something on the floor and without even thinking about it was able to reach down and pick it up[emoji16] previously I would Have had to stop the truck take off my seatbelt and shimmied around to reach it. Small (pun intended) but momentous victory almost 70lbs down

Hw 325 cw 259 Sw 292 gw 190

I am 4 1/2 weeks out. i have been having trouble eating 4 oz. per meal in. I had my post op yesterday and she said that was fine, not everyone can. She said if I can only eat 2 oz at a meal, then an hour or so later, eat about 2 oz more of Protein. I am drinking a 30 g Protein Shake in the morning. I am supposed to drink three 16.9 bottles of Water a day but can only get in two. She said you just have to work up to it. i noticed this week i am able to get a little more in at a meal, but if only 3 oz., I got some soft colby jack 3/4 oz packs of cheese at Walmart and I eat one of those. It will come naturallly and all of a sudden you will be able to. You must try to eat even if you don't feel hungry. I had a sleeve 5 1-2 years ago and went through the same thing, although the bypass has more of a restriction.
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I am so tired of eating fish and I'm not very creative. What is or did everyone else eat on phase 3. I have 23 more days to go on it. I'm looking forward to a salad and fresh fruit.< /p>

Great job!!!

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It's weird I'm unable to eat puree food or solid at all. I'm 5 weeks post op I had gastric bypass. But I can eat a ice cream and I won't feel sick.
But if I'm outside for some reason I start feeling sick
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Excuse me while I bust into my happy dance! I am 8 days out and am down 10 lbs....wow!!!!!!! Just...OMG!

I am positive it won't keep up like this but dang, I can fit into shorts now that I couldn't wear 9 days ago. o.O