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ambpete    26

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I am 5 weeks out from Gastric Bypass Surgery and I would like to know if what I am going thru is typical or not. While my weight has fallen off with no problem, I am having issues with getting more than 400/500 calories per day and getting over 4o grams of Protein. My taste buds are shot and I cannot seem to eat very much except things like pudding, Jello, and little Soup. chicken taste horrible , eggs once my favorite are no longer appealing to me. But i am able to keep refried Beans down OK. I am not having any issues with food coming back up, but I do experience a heavy rock feeling in my gut after eating. Has anybody experienced the same or similar? How long can I expect this to last?. My first visit with my nutritionist is still 2 weeks away. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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pik    262

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I am sorry I don't have any suggestions for you but I am going through the exact same thing. Even Water tastes funny. My Protein shakes make me want to hurl. It is just bad. I try to get Greek yogurt down and that is bad to me now. The best thing I have found for myself is cottage cheese but who can live off of that?

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NewLife4Me7    110

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Pik I feel the same way.

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pik    262

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Pik I feel the same way.

It is just awful, isn't it? My surgeon has me drinking sf gatorade right now, just so that I can try to get the fluids in at least. He is not overly concerned with the Proteins right this minute.

I am still dropping a lb a day but I am also quite sure I am not getting in the calories I need to get in because I have been super nauseous since surgery.

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eal098    8

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5 weeks out and feel exactly the same way! Seeing the Dr tomorrow for follow up and will discuss these issues with him. I'll let you know if he says anything earth shattering about it.

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pjhoyt    14

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I am 4 wks out and getting about 50g of Protein and plenty of fluids but only 400-450 calories per day. NUT doesn't want any more calories. I have no hunger and literally set an alarm to get in the 5 meals/snacks per day. NUT says 8 wks out and I'll progress to 800 calories per day. I'm glad I still have my taste buds though....just have no interest in food.

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jtickle    295

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My taste buds have no desire to eat. I don't like half of the stuff I used to eat. A lot of times I'm eating just for the Protein. Plus I eat on schedule now or I will forget to eat.

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ambpete    26

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Thank you all for your imput and info. From everyone I have talked with its pretty much the same for everyone. . No one can tell me when it will change, and get better. All I ha that it will. I hope so. Today I went to a birthday party and a lot of different foods were being made and served. After 1 hour I had to leave because I was getting sick with the smells and I just made it home before I lost everyting. This stage of my post surgery sucks! But I know it will get better at some point. We just have to hang tough

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Pixers    26

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I have no desire to eat either. I get excited about making something good and end up eating a bite or two. Then I give the rest to my husband. As for taste. Nothing excites me anymore.

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

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    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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