Question:
I had the gastric bypass on Aril 27th 2011 and I lost 38 pounds since the day

of surgery is that normal or should I be loosing more and I am having trouble eating I am not hungry at all I have to force my self to eat and drink which I am eatting and drinking but I am still dizzy and light headed is there anything I can do for that if anyone can help thank you    — Tanya G. (posted on June 5, 2011)

June 5, 2011
Iam 4 weeks out I was so dizzy I ended up in the ER. come to find out i had kidney infection. Be careful and call your dr if need be.
   — achambers

June 5, 2011
I forgot I was also dehyrated once I got fluids I felt much better. I also have a hard time drinking and eating. Best of luck to ya
   — achambers

June 5, 2011
For me the first year was pure HELL! And the first couple of months forget about it, I survived the best that I could, I took all my vitamins, which had to be either liquid or ground up. I drank my fluids and I got my protein in daily. Honey puns, in the end, it is soooooo well worth it, do what your Dr tells you to do.
   — FSUMom

June 5, 2011
Hi I am 9 months out and 3 pounds from my goal! I still have to force myself to eat. You absolutely have to eat and get your fluids in! I remember also feeling very weak at times and still do at times. Be sure you're taking all your vitamins and make yourself get up and move! I agree with FSUmom, it is so worth it! At your stage it can be very tough. Hang in there and do all you are suppose to do. Call your doctor, they may want to do some blood tests. Good luck, the rewards are worth the journey! I've been told lately by family, "you don't want to lose anymore weight, you'll get too skinny!" Gee I never thought is hear that comment! LovMIfun.
   — loveMIfun

June 5, 2011
Hi I am 9 months out and 3 pounds from my goal! I still have to force myself to eat. You absolutely have to eat and get your fluids in! I remember also feeling very weak at times and still do at times. Be sure you're taking all your vitamins and make yourself get up and move! I agree with FSUmom, it is so worth it! At your stage it can be very tough. Hang in there and do all you are suppose to do. Call your doctor, they may want to do some blood tests. Good luck, the rewards are worth the journey! I've been told lately by family, "you don't want to lose anymore weight, you'll get too skinny!" Gee I never thought I'd hear that comment! LovMIfun.
   — loveMIfun

June 5, 2011
I am 13 months out and never had any issues or problems, I have lost 130 pounds and down to 132 now..I have heard that dizzy is part of it due to the quick weight loss but check with your doctor. I still have to watch the clock and make sure I eat but I put fruit flavored Proti 15 drink packets in my water to make sure I get enough water and protein. Good luck
   — tfqh99

June 6, 2011
Hi Try to get your fluids in dont worry that much about eating your soft foods...that will happen eventually, but you must get your protein and your liquid in...mix your whey protein powder with your yogurt, with your crystal light etc...make a smoothy with ice and take it in that way...if you are having trouble eating due to you throwing it up or if you cant keep anything in and you feel light headed and dizzy that means you are dehydrated and MUST CALL YOUR DR RIGHT AWAY AND GO INTO YOUR EMERGENCY ROOM ASAP!!! that is very serious...dont take it lightly....I am 4 1/2 months post op and I ended up being admitted back into the hospital because I had a blockeage and became so dehydrated I almost died...I am doing great now, but I went through hell the first two months post op...this is a serious issue..so please take care of yourself and above all else push yourself to get your liquid proteins in...put ice in the blender put a scoop of your protein in and a yogurt and some skim milk or soy milk and blend it...keep in your fridge and try to drink at least 4 to 6 oz of it every 1/2 hour to every hour...if you are having trouble taking in your water...do what I did...put ice in the blender and crush it...or freeze your crystal light into ice cubes and then crush it in the blender...for some reason you will intake more liquid this way...becareful not to over do it...your body will let you know when you have had enough...again dont worry about "eating" soft hard foods right now...YOU MUST DRINK YOUR WATER AND DRINK YOUR PORTEIN...GOOD LUCK...
   — Jovanna P.

June 9, 2011
I am 8 years out from RNY and I am still a size 4. I don't get hungry either. That's why it is important to eat every three hours. Something small, piece fruit, half sandwich, anything you can tolerate. Forget the Protein powder. Don't ever do it!! The first year out your body has a lot of adjusting to do. You need to introduce food back into your pouch not protein powder! I don't care what anyone says. Protein powder is made for body builders to bulk up. If you want to regain your weight back in 3 years then by all means drink away! Forget counting grams of protein. Right now its just important to eat small every 3 hours. Under a cup of food each time. I don't care what it is. It's what your tummy will tolerate. Once the weight is off your tummy will be used to real food and you will be used to eating every 3 hours and you will be able to tolerate food protein. The surgery only works if you eat! Weird but true. This is how I have kept my weight off for 8 years!! Everyone I know that did Protein powder has regained within 3 years. Up to you! Good Luck on your Journey!
   — Kimberly Ten Kate