My surgery is scheduled for three weeks from today.
My main challenge right now is staying with the pre-surgical dietary program. My surgeon recommended replacing 1-2 meals per day with the high-protein shakes I will be relying on post-surgery. However, I’m finding that the Premier Protein shakes aren’t sitting well with me; they’re nauseatingly sweet (and I *like* sweet!) and leave me feeling icky for hours. My wife found some only-slightly-sweetened whey protein powder which I can flavor on my own which carries a comparable amount of protein, so maybe that will be easier.
However, eating compulsions are still a thing with me, and that has me worried. From what I have read, many–but not all–bypass recipients have significant reductions in cravings and compulsions. I am hoping I’ll be one of those; if not, then following the post-surgery diet strictly will be a challenge. I do understand that the surgery is not magic; it’s a help for undertaking a major lifestyle change, and that the real driver of success will be my own will. I will continue to fight. 🙂
I’m looking forward to the surgery.