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Looking back to when I had my gastric bypass surgery in 2003, I don’t believe that my bariatric surgeon really discussed the gastric bypass pouch rules or stressed their importance with me. I recall him saying, “I do the surgery. The rest is up to you.” So, I am very glad that I came across the “Pouch Rules for Dummies” published free online.

The “Dummies” version of the pouch rules was adopted from an original article written by Dr. Edward E. Mason, the “father of obesity surgery.” It is well-worth your time to read and follow these rules. They should be an intricate part of your bariatric lifestyle so as to achieve permanent weight loss. In fact, it is suggested that you become an expert in their use.

It also is stated that even years after gastric bypass, by returning to the use of the pouch rules and the proper use of your tool, that you can drop excess weight that has been gained from what you originally lost.

Learn more here: http://www.mybariatriclife.org/gastric-bypass-pouch-rules-for-dummies/

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Hi and thanks for the info, a lot of it seems sage, but some of it flies in the face of things my surgeon tells me.For example, the most worrisome thing would be that one should eat hard Proteins very quickly, like within 5 minutes, which is the opposite of what I'm told (the 30-30-30 rule). I think I'll run this by my surgical team

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@@Pedro Valle-Inclan it is always best to do what you feel is best for you rather than blindly follow information. I understand your concern. I recall that when I was early out I had a very hard time with poultry. I would eat it and not be able to hold it down. It was just too hard on my pouch for some reason. So, it does make one wonder about the advice to "eat hard Proteins quickly." I am interested in what your surgeon says. Please update us. Thanks!

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