Simple suggestions for eating after gastric bypass surgery:
- Eat 5-6 very small meals a day and try to drink at least 64 ounces of water daily. At first, this is going to be a challenge, but it will get easier with time.
- Fat and sugar are going to give you your biggest problem. You should not have more than ten grams of sugar at any meal and your fat intake should be about 8 grams. These two things may cause dumping syndrome in some people. Symptoms of dumping syndrome are: the need to use the bathroom quickly, feelings of nausea and feelings of lightheadedness. It will not take you long to find out what foods you are going to be sensitive to.
- Some people may not be able to drink carbonated beverages. Water is going to work best. You may also find you are sensitive to hot and cold beverages.
- Exercise is very important. Start out slowly with moderate aerobic exercise and then add your strength training later.
