Whether you get gastric bypass surgery, gastric sleeve surgery, a gastric band, or any other type of weight loss surgery, the goal is to reduce the total amount you eat and absorb into your body. As a result, overeating after gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery becomes much more difficult.
Risks of Eating Too Much After Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass Surgery
Diarrhea is another risk that presents itself when eating too much after gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery. This is due to malabsorption of food as your digestive system tries to process it.
Other more serious complications may occur if a patient overeats after surgery, and these complications can lead to severe intestinal and/or stomach problems.
Eat Small Portions
By eating small portions, you’re more likely to absorb more of the nutrients in the food while also feeling more full.
If you’re in a situation where large portions are presented to you (like at a restaurant or a social gathering), make sure you portion off the food you get and leave the rest for later, or for someone else to have. Don’t be afraid to refuse large portions of food, as you just had surgery and it could be dangerous!
Eat Slowly
By eating slowly, you will allow your body to tell you when it’s full and doesn’t want any more food.
Drink Between Meals, Rather Than With Meals
In Summary
● Overeating after gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery can lead to painful complications and reversal of weight loss.
● Eat small portions, and let your doctor tell you how much you should be eating.
● Eat at a slow speed.
● Drink water and other beverages between meals.