How Do I Prevent Weight Re-Gain After Surgery?

This is a question that arises for most gastric bypass patients. The first year after gastric bypass surgery patients lose a significant amount of weight, feel better emotionally and are enjoying life. This honeymoon period can be short lived unless a few rules are followed.

First you should not drink with your meals and wait after eating to drink. That simple rule should never change. Next you need to look at the foods you are eating. Stay away from soft or liquid dense foods that pass through your pouch rapidly such as ice cream, sugared liquids, juices and candy. Eating an abundance of these foods will cause you to feel hungry quicker, and eat more throughout the day.

Eat your protein first with each meal, it will help fill you up faster and keep you fuller for longer periods of time. Eat only complex carbohydrates, such as vegetables, whole grains and fruit. Avoid foods such as mashed potatoes, overcooked vegetables. Crispy foods such as chips, crackers, cookies, and pretzels can also be a possible cause of weight gain if eaten in excess.

As a patient you need to evaluate your lifestyle for changes that will enable you to follow these rules and not re-gain weight. Patients that re-gain weight are patients that refused to change their lifestyles. Follow-up with your physician is another component essential in helping deter weight gain along with involvement in a support group.

The staff at Holzer Weight Loss Solutions is always available to answer any questions. Use your resources to ensure that you remain successful.

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