If u are interested I'm writing I'm def ok with giving some stories of my past if u want to add! It's been a long tough journey.. But worth it!

Kristi,

I'm 7 years out. I originally lost 130 lbs and have gained about 50 lbs back. I would love to know more about the program you found that helps. If you could please let me know what it is, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Dawn

You need about 2600 calories a day to maintain your 264 pounds.  If you cut calories to 1500 a day, you will start losing two pounds a week.  In a year that would be 104 pounds and you will weigh 160.  The secret is to forget about big losses and concentrate on the daily calorie count.  The most important thing that I do is weigh myself daily.

It can be upsetting if the scale goes up a pound or two but it is much more devastating if I do not weigh for while and the scale goes up twenty pounds. 

Give yourself the necessary time and stay out of denial.  Once you get into the routine you will find that it is not that hard at all.  Very important to avoid white carbs and to concentrate on dense protein.  Track every bite you put into your mouth.  Plan your meals in advance.  This is not easy but once you get the hang of it, it is not that hard.

I searched for the Progressive post-op diet and found this,  

Progressive Post Bariatric Surgery Diet Guide:

LIMIT INTAKE TO 4 - 6 OUNCES OVER 60 MINUTES TO AVOID STRETCHING OUT STOMACH POUCH

Stage1… CLEAR-LIQUIDY Puree/Blenderized Foods (thinned, easily pours out of a glass, no chunks,Cream of Wheat consistency) 500 - 700 calories
60 - 75 grams of protein DAILY

Weeks 1-3 Cream of wheat, cottage cheese, applesauce ,yogurt,
Sugar free pudding, light yogurt, blenderized soup

Stage 2… PUREE /Blenderized 700 - 900 calories

4 - 6 weeks Pureed foods: Mashed potatoes, pureed meat, pouched
egg, etc

Stage 3……… GRADUAL Reintroduction of SOFT Foods 1000 - 1200 calories
After 6 weeks Eat small 5 - 8 meals (up to 6-9 month)
E.g.: cooked vegetables, soft meat, fish,

Stage 4……….3 -6 Small Balanced Meals 1000 - 1500 calories discussed with post- op care manager or Dietician for calories recommended.
9 months - on Encourage high protein, 100 calorie snacks.

For Lifetime

Remember Your Priority DAILY:

1. Hydration: Goal: 8 cups (64 oz) or more
Herbal Tea: Chamomile, Mint
Clear Broth: Chicken, Beef, Vegetable
Water, sugar free beverage (use sparingly) No sodas, no juices!

Stop water intake 30 minutes before and resume 45-60 minutes after meals

2. Adequate Protein: Goal: 70-100 gram
Protein powder, Optifast HP, Isopure, etc

3. Balanced Meals: Eat Protein-Vegetable-Fruit-Starch-Dairy products
each meal


Recommended Supplements after Gastric Sleeve

Need to be liquid or chewable for first 3 weeks after surgery.

Multivitamin
Choose with minerals; must have zinc, folic acid, selenium & copper
One serving size per day. See label may be 3 pills
Suggested brands: Natures Blend, Theratrum Complete, Kaiser Multiple
Daily with Minerals, Centrum, Costco Kirkland, Walmart Equate, One A
Day Maximum

If there is less than 18 mg iron in the multiple vitamin w minerals,
add 18 mg iron daily

Avoid senior or mature vitamins as they lack minerals. Avoid weight
smart or metabolism boost vitamins as they contain caffeine. Avoid
children's vitamins which are incomplete for adults

Calcium 1000 mg per day, includes what you get in your diet

Suggested Brands: Citracal, Nature's Blend, Walmart Equate,
Bariatric Advantage crystals or chews, Liquid: Wellesse
You can only absorb 500-600 mg at a time. Take in divided doses

Vitamin D 2000 International Unit daily, usually adequate amounts in multivitamin, calcium & diet


B1 (Thiamine) 50 mg 3 times a week
Important If you have frequent vomiting; start as soon as tolerated
Sleeve can stop after first 6 months

B-12 (Cyanocobalamin) 1000 micrograms 3 times per week
Take under the tongue or by mouth

Continue to advance your activity as tolerated from 10 minutes twice daily to 40-60 minutes daily of physical activity to ensure achievement of your weight loss goal.

Hello all! I am about 7 years post op gastric bypass... I have not been on this site in many years but i lived on it before my surgery... I just wanted to come back on here and say that in the 7 years I have graduated nursing school and decided that as a side job I would like to counsel people wanting to have the surgery. I lost 150 lbs in less then a  year and I want to let people know that it is possible if you use the "tool" you are provided. Before surgery I was a size 24 and 7 years later I am a size 4.. my daughter that I had in that time about to turn 3 years old. Going through rotations at the hospital where I live and seeing people not have the rules I had when I had my surgery in NC I feel as though the surgery has become a money maker to doctors more then a benefit to patients which is why I want to be an advocate. If anyone has any questions I will be available and willing to help anyone in this journey. I will be active on this site from now on but if you do not get an answer my email is [email protected].... I really want to help fellow GP people!