I'm wondering how people maintain their loss long term. Are you able to eat everything you did before but now in moderation thanks to the bypass, or have you completely changed your diet by cutting out things like simple carbs etc? Some combination of the two?

Also, I know sweets can be a problem after bypass, but what about spicy foods?

This is my approach during the maintenance phase. http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery2.pdf

I do not have a problem with spicy foods but normally I do not eat too much spicy.

I eat sugar free things but if I don't eat a lot I'll lose nothing. Tastes have changed so food I liked before I don't want or if I do want it I'll take a few bites and be good never eating it again

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I am nearly 2 years post op and maintaining. My diet has changed significantly for the better however I still eat some of the things I love just in moderation.

There are things that I simply wont touch like any fast food crap of any kind. Any processed food of any kind. I make 99% of my meals at home and if I dont, I am careful about where I eat and what I choose to eat. I prefer good quality Protein, veggies and fruit because this is the food that keeps me full longer.

On occasion I will eat rice or Pasta but will usually choose a whole wheat or whole grain option instead of what I used to eat.

If I do eat bread I also prefer a whole grain bread although I do occasionally eat a simple piece of bread. If I do too much of this sort of thing I tend to get hypoglycemia so I am careful.

When I want a treat, it is usually dark chocolate.

Maintenance is the hardest part of this process in my opinion. I find that I can gain weight very quickly but the good news is, If I go off track, my tool is right there to help me get it together and those couple of pounds will come off rather quickly. I battle with the same 5lbs up and down and I am under my goal regardless.

Gaining is my biggest fear. I love my new much smaller body and I want to keep it there. I purchased all new clothes and I dont want to go in the wrong direction so I am careful about how far and how often I wander from my plan.

Hello James,

Thank you so much for sharing that information. It was very informative and you look great. It has been 10 months for me since I had gastric bypass and have many challenges. I am definitely going to keep this maintain a phase in mind. I am in my goal weight due to TPN that I receive because before I was underweight due to all my complications. I have gained a few pounds but I am where I am suppose to me. I still having problems keeping food down most of the time. I wonder if I am doing something wrong.

Hello Djmohr,

What kind of protein and vegetables do you eat? Is it true that it's better to eat cooked vegetables than fresh vegetables or salads? My surgeon told me to stay away from salad and raw vegetables and I am 10 month out.

Hello Djmohr,

What kind of Protein and vegetables do you eat? Is it true that it's better to eat cooked vegetables than fresh vegetables or salads? My surgeon told me to stay away from salad and raw vegetables and I am 10 month out.

No absolutely not. Fresh organic fruits and vegetables are amazing for your body. Cooking them removes most of the benefits from it.

As far as protein, if you are looking for plant based options...some include lentils, Beans, spinach, chickpeas, etc. Plenty of options.

Thanks for responding. I need to get ideas or recipes so I can start eating right. I am on TPN but they want me to start trying to eat to see if I don't vomit as often to remove the TPN treatment.

My problem was I was hardly having any protein a day. I mean hardly and wasn't eating right.

I'm almost 11 months out and my diet has completely changed from before. Even now, I still eat mostly proteins-steak, fish, nuts, cheese, jerky, eggs and then a few vegetables. Once or twice I've had a bite of pumpkin bite(literally 1 bite not like a whole slice) at the end of a meal and it was nice and just made me not think about wanting pie. I don't eat pasta, potatoes, bread(except on the rarest occasion I may take a bite), rice, or desserts in general. It's just too risky a slope when you know what you have to lose if you fall back on bad habits. I plan to stay in this mindset always and not slowly creep the crap back in.

I'm trying to plan ahead as much as possible. Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming up soon, and while I may be cooking those meals, I won't be able to eat them.

I'm thinking broth from the turkey neck might be okay for Thanksgiving, though.

Edited September 26, 20169 yr by Sumaire