jennysayscheese

I highly recommend gardein's meatless ground "beef". Try it on your and I bet he won't notice much, if any difference. I use it to make veggie chili, empanadas, tacos, basically anything that you would traditionally use ground beef in. For chicken, Quorn makes the best, imo. I also am part I to tofu scrambles and tempeh reubans. In addition, I eat soups a lot because they are easy and healthy if you make them right! I just made a veggie Soup using Bob's Red Mill dried soup mix (has little.pasta,.lentils, etc) and then added veggie broth, black Beans, corn and tomato. Would have added onion if I had it. Seasoned it and it is super good. Moroccan Chickpea soup is another fave. Eggplant moussaka is so tasty but it does require a little more effort than I normally expend on a weekly basis. Quiches are easy and you can load them with veggies and get away with it. If you like stir fry, you could use regular chicken for his and Quorn chicken in yours. Allrecipes has some veggie recipes, or just Google. I'm actually not that diverse in my veggies but I find what like and go from there. I served all vegan sides over thanksgiving for my family and they loved it all! I found that mushrooms are a godsend in flavoring just about anything (besides my usual faves of onion, garlic, vinegar, cilantro, or cumin!)

I am wondering.g the same! So far I haven't had any issues. Doc said to rely on dairy and beans, plus soy products, which was what I did before gastric bypass so no issues. I wish there was more info sites, recipes, etc out on the net, though.

I have been a vegetarian for over two years for ethical and health reasons. I recently had the roux n y done so most of my thoughts and advice are from pre surgery, keep that in mind. That being said, it is entirely possible and not difficult to be a vegetarian! Before or after surgery! Protein staples post surgery will be eggs, dairy in general, beans, tofu/soy products, including faux meat like my favorite, gardein's meatless ground "beef". I love black beans and chickpeas, lentils, peas.....Bob's Red Mill makes a veg soup mix that I add additional beans, corn, tomatoes, etc to with some veggie broth. Moroccan Chickpea soup is a fave, too. I also love cheese and dairy so I make quiches , add cheese to up flavor and protein, as well as use plain greek yogurt as a topping replacement for sour cream. Experiment with veggies and recipes you can find online, especially through allrecipes.com. tofu can be substituted for any meat, though there are premade tofu dishes that you may want to try first. Also, once onto regular foods diet, Tempeh is great to make veggie reubans. Yum! Oh and Quorn makes excellent faux chicken. Highly recommend! I find this stuff I. My grocer's organic aisle, Wal-Mart doesn't carry this stuff yet to my knowledge. Commit for a week, preplan and pre make your dishes because healthy vegetarian done right requires some cooking and planning. Then go for two weeks. If you are craving tuna or some other meat, indulge and then go back to no meat products. I still will eat a burger every now and again, and then I move on. I have felt so much better since becoming a vegetarian. My food tastes better, I can isolate the individual flavors without the heaviness of meat drowning it out. Also, season I.g is a big key component to making veggies and food more than just ordinary. It became a lot of fun for me to try new stuff and introduce my family to it! If you are interested in any recipes I utilize, please let me know. I don't like anything too complicated or time consuming. Sorry I kind of jumped around, I get so excited when other ppl take interest in bettering themselves and the world through their forks. OH...YOU MUST WATCH "Forks Over Knives". Must. I saw it on Netflix. It is a great documentary, will change how you look at health and food and history.

I lost 10 my first week and stalled since. I just started pureed and soft foods so doc says I should be getting out of starvation stall soon!

Ok, my doc said our stomachs aren't made for just liquids, they are made for food. So after surgery, your body can go into starvation mode, which is what mine has been doing. He said I will see more improvements now that I have started pureed food.

My surgery was July 29. I lost ten lbs the first week and nothing more. Weeks two, nothing. I have no problem drinking water.....I drink about 80 oz just in water, and my caloric intake is 400-500 or less. So I think the same- eventually something has to give! But maybe your NUT is right. I see my doc/surgeon tomorrow so ill.let you know what he says!

I hear you! I am just so frustrated right now. I eat what I'm supposed to, which isn't much compared to before.....and I've only lost 10lbs post op, which was all in the first week. I walk and exercise. Grrrrrrrrr

Cheri_ mine were about chewing choc chip cookies, the next day I was supermarket sweeping all the goodies, and then later I was eating a spaghetti dinner lol. Wed is my doc day pureed starts then. I think the dreams must be normal. I am so tired of drinking my meals, tomato soup ,yogurt and pudding!!!!

I am almost 2 weeks post surgery and lately I have been having all of these realistic food dreams! They're great until reality sets in. On top of that, I am constantly craving normal food! This liquid diet is the pits after so long. I just want to chew something! And I haven't lost any weight in a week!

No staples here but my incisions are at the itchy stage!!

Also yesterday I mixed a quarter cup of sugar free jello vanilla pudding with a quarter cup greek plain yogurt. Gave it a little extra flavor from the pudding. I liked it, and got some protein in.

I bought pro action Protein powder from Savemart. 22g protein, 118 cal 2 sugars and 32 servings. Was 24$ I think. When is your surgery?

Brown: I am feeling pretty good. When I take my walks I get more winded than usual but otherwise am ok. The tummy tenderness is getting better, too. My doc wants me to get in 64 oz of Fluid....I haven't reached that goal, I've been around 50-58 oz. So close. food I get down easily, been having Protein shakes I make, tomato Soup w milk, and greek yogurt w stevia and cinnamon. For Snacks it's the sugar free popsicles...my favorite! Oh, and I poo'd!!

Oh wow you really had quite a handful to tough out! Congrats at getting through that! I think I am getting 40 oz but now I am starting to wonder if ill ever have a bm. I have til Monday. Just watch your dairy with having your gb removed, for some ppl it can cause some issues.

Went in Wednesday and was discharged Thursday evening. How about you? What have you been eating? I can handle.more than I thought, which worries me some.

Well, I am now 2 days post op. When I awoke after surgery, I was in a lot more pain and discomfort than I had expected. I definitely had "buyer's remorse". But today is a much better day. I haven't had trouble getting food or water down, although of course I get full easily! I took a shower and have been walking around. Still have tummy tenderness but it is manageable.

I am also scheduled for surgery on July 30....good luck to us! I can empathize with the feelings you have expressed!

My NUT said that I will need to take special chewable bariatric vitamins because of the malabsorption aspect of RNY. They are expensive, though, when compared against the regular selection. Can I get away with a cheaper option that won't negatively affect my health?

Hi everyone! I just joined this app site and already I feel less anxious about the next few months. My surgery date is July 30th. I am curious to learn what postop adjustments and challenges did you face, and we're there any surprises? Also, how long was it before you were able to get back into your exercise regimen? Any other fellow vegetarians out there, too?