New, no surgery date yet

[susan billow]

I am new here. I have been obese for over half my life. When I was 20, I was 135lbs. Within 6 months, I gained 90lbs. I stayed there for several years but then started gaining again. Over the years, I've gained 125 lbs, 35 of it just recently. I struggle with a sugar addiction. About a month ago, I started the journey for bypass. I don't know what I need to do or where to start.

 

[StephT]

Welcome! I'm glad you found the group. It sounds like you've been carrying this burden for a long time. Have you met with your surgeon or nutritionist yet? What part of the process feels most overwhelming right now?

 

[susan billow]

I've met with a dietician. They would like all these changes at once. Smaller bites, chewing, no drink before or after or during, take my time. And the biggest one, cut sugar out. How do you undo 52 years of habits without help?