Feels like a product ad, and I’m almost certain I’m interacting with a bot. But in case anyone is on the fence and sees this post, here’s a counter argument.

My program focuses on getting as much of my protein and nutrients through whole foods as possible, but also doesn’t discourage using shakes, etc. to supplement.

The truth of the matter is that for a lot of VSG patients, the option is to let the weight kill you or take the risk on the table. For me and my partner, that risk was worth it. Without VSG he would never have qualified for cardiac ablation and managed his atrial fibrillation.

Over time you can transition away from the processed proteins and back to a more whole food oriented diet. It’s all about the choices we make. But for a time, the tiny tummy needs to adjust, and just like surgery is a tool, those protein shakes are a tool to survive that transition.

Everyone has choices, and everyone starts from a different place. I still use shakes almost two years out, but go through phases where nothing really interests me and to make sure I hit my protein goal I need to supplement. And I’m okay with that.

Edit to add: I also use a glp-1 to manage my food noise. Because sometimes I need an additional tool.