Posts by carrie2021

I had Gastric Bypass almost 6 years ago. At the time the most I could eat was 1/2 cup. Even at 2 cups it's going to be difficult to impossible to get all your nutritional needs met. My doctor recommended protein drinks, vitamins included calcium, magnesium, iron and a multi vitamin. The one thing you want to do is avoid empty calories and make sure your foods are all good quality nutritious foods. Lean meat, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables. I'd eat the meat first, the vegetables second, the fruit third and if you have any room left save the carbs for last. Also you may  find that even though you can't tolerate dairy now, later you may be able too. A lot of people who had gastric bypass think they are lactose intolerant. Some really are but frequently it's just the stomach getting used to it's new size and healing from surgery. I also found that because I could eat so little denser foods made me feel more full. This was more neccisary as I got farther away from having had my surgery. I can eat 2 cups now even though at first I couldn't get down 1/2 cup. By dense I mean a piece of meat or any food that is firm in texture will satisfy longer then something creamy or soft. Hope this makes sense.