Starsmore

Does your preop diet allow you to add any sugar free syrups? Mine did, so I added sugar free raspberry Torani syrups to the shakes to change things up. It helped a lot!

Honestly? No, I definitely didn't resolve it before surgery. I don't think I really went through the actions of trying to identify what kind of hunger it was until well after surgery. Thankfully that hasn't been a huge issue. The restriction from my sleeve helps out a ton, especially when I eat my protein first (it just doesn't leave room for much). I won't pretend I've been perfect or that I haven't struggled, but you'll learn to identify triggers and you can make adjustments from there. Don't delay your surgery, the whole thing is a learning process

What a journey!!! Props to you for moving forward despite all of the obstacles! I've been fortunate to have doctors that have all suggested/supported this, but I am fearful of getting the "why can't you do it on your own" criticism from friends and coworkers... Good luck--update me as it comes nearer! i'd love to cheer you on to success!