If you're going through HUNGER, keep on going...
“The best way out is always through.” ― Robert Frost I have done a plethora of research on gastric sleeve and one of the things I keep coming back to is the emotional journey patients go through when and after making the decision to have the procedure. Having a counseling background, I understand this to be true, but experiencing it first hand is something completely different. I am currently in the 12 day pre-op, liquid-only diet phase required before my surgery next Tuesday. Days one through four were fairly easy: Premier Protein shake for breakfast, water, water, water, sugar-free Jell-O cup, water, water, water, protein-enhanced broth for lunch, water, water, water, sugar-free popsicle, water, water, water, protein packed yogurt for supper, water, water, water...etc. I was actually surprised at how easy it was going and how not hungry I was, especially after reading some of the heartfelt, albeit over-dramatic, anguish expressed by others in the online support groups. And then