I recently had Gastric Bypass on 12/11/2011. I have lost 69.2 pounds as of today, and feel fantastic! I have been very blessed and not run into the trials and tribulations that I see a lot of people talking about. I got "nauseous" twice. I think I basically tried to drink my thick protein drink too soon after eating. Even though I waitied the recommended 30 minutes. If I eat meat, it fills me up more quickly than beans or cheese. I find that this seems to be a trial and error type process. Nothing has gotten "stuck", and I don't have an issue with gas pain. I haven't run into any foods that were intolerable either... I did have the "what the hell have I done" feeling for the 2 days after surgery. But never since then... I do have trouble when eating out with others... the breads, the appetizers, the salads. I try to use conversation as a distraction, but it can be really hard to deal with. And don't get me started on the servers... LOL How about the looks on their faces when I say i don't want anything to drink... not even water. I think this is the best thing I have ever done, and probably saved my life, as I was 300 + pounds prior.

Has anyone else had results like this? I get hungry... it doesn't feel the same as before, but I can tell when I need to eat. I also was able to move quickly through the food stages and have been on regular food for some time. I am just very excited! I love to get on the scale and see the results daily!

Good for you for taking this important step.

I had my surgery over ten years ago and have been able to maintain my 100+ pound weight loss pretty well...with a few "bumps" where I tried to forget I had surgery and THOUGHT I could eat like a normal person. Three times I did this and three times I gained from 20-30 pounds! But the good thing about THAT is that I am here to tell you REGAINS DO NOT HAVE TO BE PERMANENT!! I am currently losing the 20 pounds I put on since last summer....really, most of it since Thanksgiving when for SOME REASON I gave myself permission to eat candy cane hershey's kisses at the rate of 1/2 bag per day!!

My early post op life sounds much like yours; no real problems and I never (even today) feel "hunger" until I get to the shaky stage. My husband is actually the one who usually knows I need to be fed FIRST because evidently I get very crabby! I have had some complications (internal hernia; bowel obstruction) that required surgical correction twice; however, even with that, I am still greatful to have had the surgery.

I find being in touch with a support group, whether in person or online, to be my number ONE motivator to staying on track; it keeps me accountable and reminds me DAILY that while I can eat like a normal person I really SHOULDN'T because I am in treatment for my chronic disease which is obesity. Perhaps hanging out here will do that for you; otherwise, there are other online support message boards, like obesityhelp.

Good luck!

So happy for you!! I went from 340 to 140 and have maintained for over 2 years now. Best decision I ever made for myself. No issues and I have my life back. I get hungry all the time, but I eat 6-7 small meals a day which takes care of the hunger.

I look forward to following your journey. If you have any questions just ask.

Had my Gastric Bypass on March 7 , I'm 6 days out and doing pretty good. I have on 1 week post op tomorrow. So I'm not starving but i do want food. Still in liquids . Cant wait for some soft food lol. The lbs are dropping off it is exciting

Today was 1 wk since my surgery I'm doing good , but this was the first food dat I had 2 tb cottage cheese, 2 tb seafood salad, 1 c. clam chowder broth OMG it was all so good but I was STUFFED so tomarrow I'll take it easy.