Baltic

I banded in Dec/06 and while I wanted to lose the carbs I am gravitating back to them and it has slowed my weight loss down. I find that I need to supplement with Protein shakes to feel full. Last year I tested food sensitive to lots of grains and prepared a vegan (low in grains) post op diet that the nutritionist approved. I'll email you a copy if you wish. I only wish that I could adhere to it.

You are right about that! My surgeon finally approved Pure Advantage Pea Protein for preop (high in protein and no chemical sweeteners). Its quite expensive but does the trick -- my favourite is the wild berry flavour. Good luck!

Pure Advantage Natural Pea Protein - 2.2 lb. Jug http://www.veganessentials.com High in protein - low in sugar (sweetened with stevia( I am vegan and use this to supplement protein.

Congrats Janice. I too was banded by Dr. C in 12/06. Try a massage therapist for the shoulder pain -- 30 minutes and it was GONE!!! I am traveling to Edmonton for my daughter's grad in Athabasca. Looking for recommendations on B&B places to stay in Banff or Lake Louse. Any ideas?

Hopefully the attachment will work. I have excluded foods that I have allergies to however the menu plan may give you some ideas of how I get my Protein in. I was banded on Dec 25/06. Baltic 2007 Vegan Menu Plan.doc 2007 Vegan food Plan (includes allergy listing) 2007.doc

I am another vegetarian now vegan that became fat. As a matter of fact, I struggled with finding an eating program that would satisfy all the nutritional requirements -- my friends are all trying to get me to switch. Anyway, I am forced to restrict grains as I found out at the same time as surgery that I have allergies to all grains except buckwheat -- a forced way to restrict my carbs. If anyone is interested, I have a menu plan that has been "approved" by the nutritionist. I can't figure out how to attach it. If anyone wants it just email me.