vkelley

I finally got my surgery date scheduled for 6/16/15. I'm excited but nervous at the same time. Am worried about not losing the weight and not being able to make the lifestyle changes needed. I would love to hear from those of you who have been through it already and get any words of advice you have!

I have completed all of my pre-requirements for the insurance and am now waiting for approval. I am expecting to have surgery next month. I am on the lower end of the BMI scale but have some co-morbities which qualify me for the surgery. I'm sure my concerns are the same as everyone else having WLS, but did any of you worry about getting back into your old habits? My weakness is sugar ... sweets specifically. I know bypass is extremely restrictive so I won't eat as much, and I've heard about the dumping. But I've also heard that some don't have any problem with sugar intake. I'm scared that I'll be one of those people. Is it really just a mind over matter situation? I can deal with the Protein shakes and I don't typically eat large amounts of food now ... it's just the carb/sugar intake is my downfall. In other words, it's what I eat not how much I eat in my case. I'm scared that I'm still going to have that problem. I appreciate any advice on how anyone else has dealt with that. I have attended all the nutrition classes and spoke with the doctor, but I want "real world" opinions. Thank in advance!

Both of you have mentioned the pre-op diet but my dr is not requiring that of me because he does not want my BMI to drop below the insurance requirement. I have been trying to cut back on the sugar on my own though and will be on the strict post op diet. Hopefully that will help. Thanks for your feedback!