After having gastric bypass surgery what you can expect is to have your diet change completely. Your appitite will drastically change and you will get smaller healthier meals.
Information on post op gastric bypass may be found at a local gastric bypass surgeon's office or online at the following sites: www.thinnertimesforum.com/forum/15-post-op-gastric-bypass; dietpulpit.com/1806/overview-of-two-weeks-post-op-gastric-bypass-surgery; www.obesitydiscussion.com/forums/obesity-surgery/almost-month-post-op-gastric-7039.html
These are some websites that have information about post gastric bypass surgery diets. www.bariatric-surgery.info/stomach-bypass-diet-advice.htm www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass-diet/my00827
When somebody decides to undergo a gastric bypass surgery they are changing the size of their stomach, which will change the way they have to eat. This link shows you some examples of post surgery nutrition : http://www.webmd.com/diet/weight-loss-surgery/gastric-bypass.
http://www.ready4achange.com/gastric-bypass-preandpostop is a website that explains generally the pre and post op expectations of a gastric bypass surgery patient. Typically it takes two to five weeks to recover from the surgery but there are also other risks to consider.
The gastric bypass post surgery lifestyle is much different than the lifestyle before the patient had the surgery. The patient can expect to lose 60-70% of their body fat following a surgery in the next two years. It is an ongoing journey after surgery through successive weight loss and lifestyle changes. The change in your body will make it easier to eat right and exercise. The recovery process is long and slow, but there should be a team of professionals to assist you after the surgery. If you don't have a professional team, you probably went to the wrong gastric bypass procedure surgery team. Gastric bypass post surgery is much different than it was before.
Gastric bypass guidelines are found at your hospital's site. It will give you the guidelines and also some other helpful suggestions for pre and post surgery.
You can find out more about it here: www.tlcedgesurgicalweightloss.com/Gastric-Bypass-FAQS.html. Please be sure to check with your doctor to see if it is right for you.
The best thing that I would recommend on getting information on "gastric bypass post surgery diet" would be talking to your family doctor. If you find that you did not get enough information from your doctor I would suggest talking with a dietitian.
There are several books on post gastric bypass diets, but seeing a personal nutritionist will help set out an eating plan and schedule that best suits personal dietary needs.
Ask your family doctor fist. If he or she does not specialize in this surgery type, they can recommend you to a colleague who does. You can relay your questions there.
WebMD is a good source for many types of healthcare information including information about gastric bypass surgery. Other sources of information include providers of this surgery such as the Mayo Clinic and Loyola University Hospital.
After gastric bypass surgery, the most important issue is maintaining a proper, safe diet- this means clear liquids only after surgery, and soft, pureed foods for about eight weeks post-op.