Things That I Can't Do After Gastric Bypass

[@housekeepingfairygodmother180]

No NSAIDS. I miss alcohol sometimes. Bread/dough/noodles make me sick. RNY 4/18/24. Joint pain reduced. No longer pre diabetic. I had 2 slices of sushi and miso soup the other day. It was wonderful.

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

Congrats on those NSVs! I remember the first bite of sushi I had several mos post. It was sooo good!

[@pearlesme8561]

I also miss nsaids!

[@monicarobinson7034]

Hi- GB 10/31/2022….closing in on 2 years post op 🎉 It was fun to think of “what I can’t do” because most of what I focus on is what I can do to still address with family and friends. Many people have so many misconceptions about my post op life 😂 Can’t not plan; can’t have a mimosa- bubbles make me feel icky; can’t have a single drink without a designated driver; can’t just keep eating because it tastes good 😮. I say my stomach is small but GREEDY didn’t die. I still like to cook and enjoy trying new recipes… just gotta have my small portion (s). Like you I would not change a thing in this journey. I’m so grateful! 😊

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

Me too! I am so grateful for my healthier body and the procedure that assisted in getting it this way! Congrats on your upcoming surgiversary!

[@SaraShire]

I really miss ibuprofen. I knew I would, but I am grateful I chose the RNY . My primary doctor upped my oxycodone prescription, but I still miss the anti-inflammatory meds. I had a very painful reaction to Indian food! I don’t think it’s the curry. I can eat Thai curry, no problem. That was last December, but it was so painful for 6 hours!. Nepalese food hurt too., but I recognized the sudden pain and I stopped eating right away. Maybe I’ll try again someday. My stomach is unpredictable. Some days I can only eat a small amount of food, but other times I can eat quite a lot. I’ve learned to listen to my little pouch! My one year surgeversary is this Friday! I have lost 100 pounds, 80 since the gastric bypass. I’ve been having some nausea every day.

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

Isn't it strange the odd things that we can't tolerate and how that changes day to day? Congrats on your surgiversary!!!

[@annasmith8352]

Thanks for this. I don't have my surgery date yet. Two more nutrition classes, psych eval in November. Hoping for surgery over the holidays.

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

Good luck- fingers crossed that you will get it scheduled soon.

[@tinak8081]

I just had dinner out for the 2nd time for me adult sons birthday...many were drinking and I'm only 14 weeks out and haven't had alcohol. I really missed being able to have a Margarita 😢😢😢😢 But I want to wait until I lose 100 lbs before I celebrate with a drink...I have 40 lbs to go. I know it will be worth the wait.

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

You are so right, it will be worth the weight! Congrats!

[@tinak8081]

@@kakisrnyjourney5376 thank you! Keep up the great work. You are such an inspiring person. Us newbies need that!

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

@@tinak8081 Aww, thank you!

[@aheartforart1]

I'm pre op right now, I'm getting the Duodenal Switch on October 30th! As silly as it sounds, I'm really nervous that I won't be able to enjoy a salad again. It's one of my favorite foods and I've heard a lot of people say that they can't tolerate salad post op

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

How exciting about your upcoming surgery! That isn't silly at all- I had the same fear. I love salads, and thankfully have no problems at all with them! I did not add them in to my diet until three mos post op and took things slow but no issues!

[@ellenmusser-zf1gb]

My surgery is in 11 days and the holidays and get togethers with friends worry me a little. But I'm sure I will figure it out over time

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

You will- I remember being concerned about that as well. My surgery was the day before Thanksgiving and I was still on a soft diet at Christmas. It was ok and after a while it is much easier to navigate :-) Good luck!!

[@maryreneebruno9962]

Thanks for another great video Kaki! I am now down 88lbs and just about 9 mos post op gastric bypass. I have to eat every few hours or else I get shaky as my blood sugar drops ….. that is something I have to keep reminding myself about, that is different now post op. I would love for you to do a video of some simple meal options for when you don’t want to cook, but rather some things you could always have on hand to throw together in a hurry. For instance, I mix 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt with lemon protein powder, frozen raspberries (thawed), and high protein granola as a topping. It is approx 45grams of protein, is delicious, and good for you, and filling…..can you give us some other simple ideas? Right now my body does not tolerate chicken or beef very well….. so maybe other options? I appreciate any other suggestions! Thank you in advance. 😊 Maryrenée

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

I am glad that you enjoyed the video- wow, the yogurt concoction that you described sounds amazing! I will definitely add that video idea to my list :-) Thank you!

[@benjigirl1971]

Thank you Kaki! A good reality check. And it’s worth it even with the downsides.

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

You are welcome- and you are right- it is so worth it!

[@candicepowell1917]

Thanks for sharing. I am nine months post-op, and I cannot eat pasta, ground meat of any kind, or fruit. However, I would not change having this surgery for anything. The non-scale victories are too many to count. Could you do a video on how you have dealt with any food issues you have had, such as head hunger or stress eating? Thanks!

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

I can't eat pasta either. You are so right- I would not change having this surgery for anything either! Thank you for the video suggestion- I will add that to my list.

[@rebeckahersh5983]

Hi Kaki!! I haven't watched this far into your journey yet but I am loving the details of foods and how you are handling the changes. I am only a few months into your videos but find you so easy to watch. In one of your first videos post op you mentioned how you went back to work fairly quickly. I am hoping to do so as well after my surgery. Have a few questions pertaining to that if you have a moment???

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

Sure! I had surgery on a Wednesday and went back to work on Monday. I do not do any lifting at my job, and found it very do-able. I was tired, and when I got home I was ready for bed but I did not want to miss anymore work.

[@rebeckahersh5983]

I work in an office so no heavy lifting etc there..what about driving??

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

@@rebeckahersh5983 I drove five days after surgery. I was not taking pain meds by then.

[@kellielambert2184]

I can eat basically anything I want but of course much smaller portion but I can no longer tolerate reheated Asian food as it upsets my stomach. No issues with alcohol, I can still have a few drinks. I do miss not being able to take NSAIDS as I am having some treatment for bursitis in my shoulder and I cannot take anti-inflammatories orally but I can use a cream, but I would not change a thing, the operation quite literally saved my life as I hate to think how big I would have gotten 😮

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

I miss the NSAIDs too- I took them daily pre-op before my weight loss due to joint pain. I don't need them often now, but when I do, I miss them!

[@pearlesme8561]

The best advice in a group therapy “choose your hard, stay obese and face health issues or choose this hard and give up things that eventually you’ll get used to.” I do miss diet sodas but I can’t tolerate carbonation, I miss a certain gourmet beer. Those aren’t good enough to stay unhealthy in my case. I do think some folks have a tougher time & I do feel for them. I nearly cancelled over no more sodas 😂

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

I hear ya, that was a hard one for me too! At almost two years out, I can tolerate a sugar free soda occasionally if I drink it slowly, but beer almost always causes me to get low blood sugar. I like that advice from the group therapy- very true!

[@pearlesme8561]

@@kakisrnyjourney5376 I was addicted to Dt sodas in the way some are addicted to cigarettes. I’m grateful I’m happy with tea, water, coffee!

[@qq1651]

I wish I had some of these to help me. Since day one, I have not had the restriction that most have had/have, I dont ever get sick either. Once, when I went 2 days without much protein I did experience low sugar with the shakes and dizziness and that was no fun. But other than not taking Advil (which I REALLY miss) I have no other things that I cant do or any benefits that I would list as weight loss "tools" from my surgery. Unfortunately, I can eat and drink anything as long as I get in some protein with 2-3 meals a day. I too eat every 3 hours and I have to MAKE myself wait that long. I just dont think that my surgery was done the same or something. I only ended up losing about 35 pounds permanently.

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

I am sorry that you did not feel any restriction after surgery :-( What does your bariatric team say? You are well over a year out now, right?

[@qq1651]

@@kakisrnyjourney5376 unfortunately, the way our clinic was set up, you are never able to actually speak to the surgeon after you are discharged and the "bariatric Doctor" a.k.a. a family physician just says that my RNY surgery is "pristine" based on a scope I had for a ulcer I had. So thats it I guess. And yes, it was a year in May of 2024.

[@yasharahisrael5289]

I can't go without drinking enough water daily. It seems like my weight loss slows down if I don't have my water. I can't go without my vitamins because I'll have absolutely no energy. I can't not have enough high quality protein throughout the day because I'll feel hungry and tired and I definitely have to eat often and not drink with my meal. I wish I couldn't have sweets but I still can even though I might have smelly gas later

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

Amen on the water- I have been slacking on it lately and I can so tell it in the way that I feel.

[@lillylover151]

My friend said she can’t get surgery because she can’t eat meat /protein. Meat causes her arthritis worse!!!!!!! Does it really?

[@kakisrnyjourney5376]

There are plenty of people who get bariatric surgery and adhere to a plant based diet- gout, which is a type of arthritis, can be flared by certain types of meat, most commonly shellfish and processed meats such as bacon, sandwich meat and the like.

[@lillylover151]

@@kakisrnyjourney5376 thank you🙏🏻🥰