Question:
4 wks post op gastric bypass

I know that I can't do this now but will I be ever be able to eat a peice of fried shrimp of fish.Will I ever be able to eat in moderation.I am almost 5 wks out.Also i am not going to the bathroom enough I am drinking about 3 to 4 bottles of water a day and now starting today I am going to force down 5 to 6bottles.I am going to start back on my phrase 1 for 2 days i am not losing any weight.Have anybody ever done this.    — felicia45Cook (posted on October 9, 2009)

October 9, 2009
You will be able to resume your normal (not bad habits) eating; only you won't be able to eat as much. Some post op patients also loose the desire for some of their favorite foods. But you will be able to consume most foods in moderation of course. I was worried I wouldn't be able to eat burrito's but I can. When you get past your recovery time and your phases, those items will be pretty dry going down. So, again I can help you with this in an email. I wouldn't advise forcing water in, your pouch will hurt and it isn't fun. I am glad to see you are starting with phase one and two. Good choice. It will take time though, remember it won't happen over night. It also depends on how much weight you have to lose. There are a few things that could be slowing down your weight loss. I would just focus right now on getting through the phases and getting your pouch healed as nicely as possible. You don' want to jump ahead, it will start to become confusing for you. Take one day at a time.
   — Kristy

October 9, 2009
I ATE SHRIMP 4 WEEKS OUT AND SCALLOPS.JUST CHEW CHEW CHEW AND SMALL AMOUNTS.AS LONG AS YOU CAN TOLERATE IT AND YOU CHEW WELL.NO WE SHOULDN'T HAVE FRIED ANYTHING BUT YOU ASKED SO I TOLD...LOL
   — carolyn1970

October 9, 2009
I had my surgery August 13th, so far I have lost 46 lbs., however I am still pureeing my protein. I can eat chipped luncheon meats, but a lot of fish makes me ill. I do shakes still. Good luck
   — FSUMom

October 9, 2009
Shrimp is one of my favorite and easiest to eat forms of protein. I can also eat baked/broiled fish with no problem. You have to make sure that it's not OVERCOOKED. At four weeks perhaps you've hit a small plateau and this will pass in a few more days. Don't weigh yourself but once a week. You most likely are losing inches if not pounds. Keep exercising.
   — rkurquhart

October 10, 2009
I ate shrimp and scallops and fish at about 4 weeks out, not fried, and not over cooked, but it is a lean protein and good for you. After time , moderation is key and life will be normal. Make sure you are not dehydrated, as you will stop losing if you are. Best of luck! hugs,Kim
   — gpcmist