KennyM

Interestingly I too have bean and lentil issues. That said, If I eat a high protein meal a few hours before eating beans or lentils, this seems to mitigate the issue. I am transitioning my diet to plant-based so I am still half-in, half-out. I find my tolerance for other foods is significantly higher when my day starts with solid protein.

Thanks @GreenTealael for that answer. I know that beans KILL me, so I do avoid them. I have been playing with recipes and trying to figure it out. Transitioning from a meatetarian to a, herbivore after 52 years is a big shift.

You see @Fatboyslim1 this response was exactly what I am trying to avoid. I am not buying a lifetime supply, I am asking a real question, one that I am hoping to get some solid guidance on. Of course I am going to try it, but I am seeking guidance and depth from people who have gone vegan or professionals in the bariatric space.

I do, I just want answers from people with experience not opinions.

I'd prefer answers from practicing post-op vegans or medical professionals and not conjecture and guesses, please. I am 17 years Post-Op and my family and I have started exploring moving to plant-based eating for overall health benefits. The question is: Can a DS patient successfully transition to plant-based eating or am I setting myself up for a lifetime of diarrhea, stomach issues, etc.? If I can go plant-based, what foods should I focus on/avoid? Thanks in advance.