thebrick

Dr Wai Yip Chau--- Princeton. Best move I ever made was seeing him. 732-274-3434

Love my stevia. I asked the nutritionist about it for after surgery...her reply....what's that? LOL , nevermind. I will do it on my own.

I use Whole Wheat pasta and as everyone else said, chew it well. I have had no issues.

I to am a vegetarian. I was banded three weeks ago and am just starting to get on "solid foods". I agree with you, the thought of never eating asparagus was quite depressing as I love it. My doc said I could try it soon and see how I do. No issues with anything thus far. Chickpeas, veggie sloppy joe, veggie spaghetti sauce with spaghetti squash.... all did well. I will keep you posted.

Not sure if anywhere else has these, or just in NJ, but they have parking spots ( mind you that is at least 10 less handicapped spaces for those that need it) for women that are pregnant or with small children. Since when is that necessary? Our mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers probably even walked to the store while pregnant and now they need special spaces? Pleeeeease

I agree , sick of all of them.

They also have some really good prepared tofu that is baked if you are in a rush.

All went well. I was home the same night. I had a deal with the doctor, I had an even to go to yesterday. LOL. Feeling much better this morning. Thanks for ALL your support.

Being banded tomorrow!!! Life begins then!

Hi Julie, I appreciate your input. I have been veg for 9 years. I know I will do fine. I love TVP and everything you mentioned. TWo days and counting... LOL

My surgery is scheduled for this Friday, September 7th. Start weight 290, current weight 272, goal 180

Thanks for the reply. Quinoa, a grain, has all 23 amino acids and is the only complete grain Protein source that I know of. I do try to eat a little fish once in awhile. I may have to up that a few weeks after surgery to please my doctor. We shall see how it goes. Thanks again barb

That's a great idea. I love Imagine soups. I am also a refried bean w/chile fan. I just may use that. Thanks so much:clap2:

That's good to hear. The though tof never having a salad or raw veggie was a little hard to take. When the "nutritionist" was talking about stage 2-3, she kept saying chicken salad, tuna salad, beef chili...... I reminded her again I was a vegetarian. She didn't even know what stevia was. I really appreciate the input. It makes it easier to adjust. Barb

:whoo:Hi Everyone, Has anyone that is a vegetarian had the surgery? My surgery is a week away and the nutritionists at my doctors office is less than educated about it. I know more than she does. Just curious what you ate during each phase that went down ok. Thanks Barb:clap2: