• When can I eat normally after gastric bypass surgery?

I will have gastric bypass surgery. When can I eat normally after gastric bypass surgery?

3 Answers

  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • Metairie, LA

After gastric bypass surgery, the diet progresses through a series of steps from liquid to solid over about 6 weeks. Generally all foods are acceptable to try by 6 months. Your portions will be small, and you have to chew well and go slowly; but that is what makes you successful.

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

You should stay to the bypass diet, basically forever.

  • Gastroenterologist
  • LAS VEGAS, NV

You may never "eat normally again" since your intestinal anatomy will be dramatically altered. But in general after a surgery, once you recover bowel function (passing gas) then you will start liquids by mouth and slowly increase to soft foods but in small amounts only.

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