Karyanne77

I have just started my journey into the VGS surgery. I have to wait 6 months per insurance. I have scheduled all of my required tests.. all this month. Trouble is... I am on the diet given to me by my bariatric nutritionist... she has me on 1700 calories with only 5 oz of protein each day which seems very low btw.... anyways, I am having a hard time starting the meal plan...Ive been cheating alot..probably because I know I have 6 months until I have to get the surgery. I am hoping to get back on track tomorrow. My husband is supportive of the surgery, but has issues with the fact that I will never be able to eat normally again and that its permanent. many friends and family are concerned for these same reasons and keep saying "what about holidays, what about summer cookouts, can you drink beer? " trying to put the doubt in my mind that I will regret having the surgery.... its starting to scare me, and I am afraid that because I havent been able to start my meal plan, that maybe I am not ready for the surgery. i keep telling them and myself that this surgery will curb hunger, appetite and cravings. Can someone please let me know if this is a reasonable expectation, and if there is anyone with these type of regrets? I think this is why I havent been able to stay on track food wise, because deep down, I may not go thru with the surgery.. and now i am getting angry with people who are being so negative instead of being positive and supportive. Please!!! any help would be greatly appreciated.. thX!!!

wow!!! thanks so much for all the positive feedback.. went to my first support session tonight and really walked away feeling more comfortable and happy with my decision. Just need to get back on my meal plan. Thank you all so much!!

Thanks so much.... stressing now over the ABG test i have to get in the am.... wish me luck!!

beer and soda will not be an issue for me.. i hardly drink those anyway, just something else they say... I feel I am ready for the most part and will have to go to support groups to succeed because I am an emotional eater and a grazer, so eating only 3 times a day will be a struggle, even if I am not hungry. Thank you so much for the advice.. I really appreciate it!!

so after surgery, you arent sad that you cant eat alot anymore?? I know this is silly, but these are the things that people are saying to me..

I am going to a seminar on May 28.. Insurance says it is 100% covered.. I do not recall her saying you have to do a 6 month monitored diet before surgery.. I sure hope not, because, I suffer from hashimoto thyroid disease, and i go to the gym everyday and eat healthy.. no weight comes off!!! I tend to eat larger portions and sometimes cravings and appetite get out of control, but hardly eat any breads, or heavy starches, no fried foods, no ice cream, no dairy... so I should be pretty healthy.. but bmi is 44 and i am sick of being the "fat girl". Why does the dr. require you to lose weight before surgery?? Just curious.. I know nothing right now.. and just was wondering