HatheryOnHerWay

The kind in the can is in many grocery stores in the Asian food section. That kind has its own flavor because of the liquid they can it in. It's called "mock duck" because apparently it has the taste of duck to many people. You can also get packaged seitan/wheat glutens in the organic section of many groceries. That doesn't tend to have as much of the "duck" flavor (and btw I have never had duck so I have no clue if that's what it actually tastes like! haha) You can also make it by hand with either a box kit or with a recipe (lots of recipes online!)

Dalisgirl, I totally understand. When I told my husband I wanted to go to Mexico to get VSG he called me "crazy" and asked if it was a "joke." To me, it's just irrationality and allowing prejudices to get in the way of logical research. We're both going to get sleeved, and we're both going to be HOT! Just you wait...

I LOVE seitan. To me it is like the most delicious thing in the world...in stir-frys it is just phenomenal! And it's pretty cheap if you buy the kind in the can

Unfortunately many veggie Proteins tend to be high in carbs, too. Here is some info on vegetarian Protein sources I got from the Savvy Vegetarian online: Nuts -- Almonds, brazil nuts, cashews hazelnuts, pine nuts, walnuts Seeds -- Sesame, pumpkin, sunflower, flaxseeds Pulses -- Peas, Beans, lentils, peanuts Grains and Cereals ? Amaranth, barley, corn, rye, oats, millet, quinoa, rice, spelt, wheat (in bread, flour, Pasta and seitan or wheat gluten) Soy Products -- Tofu, tempeh, textured vegetable protein, soymilk Dairy Products -- Milk, cheese, yogurt, kefir from cows, sheep, goats, buffalos, etc. Organic Free Range eggs - the chickens run free and forage, and are also given organic feed Foods like TVP, tofu, seitan are concentrated sources of protein. TVP is almost all soy protein, and seitan is basically almost all wheat protein (gluten). There are many cookbooks available with hundreds of recipes for cooking and eating all of these foods Legumes supply large quantities of protein (12 - 15 grams/cup). There are hundreds of varieties of beans and lentils in the world, and thousands of ways to prepare them, in combination with grains, nuts, seeds, and dairy Nuts and seeds also supply significant quantities of protein (like almonds or pumpkin seeds), and are an excellent source of good and healthy mono-unsaturated fats. Walnuts and flaxseeds and oil are good sources of vital Omega 3's, so often missing even in vegetarian diets Grains like quinoa, amaranth, oats, wheat, and spelt are also very good sources of protein, which is enhanced and completed through combining with other foods Soaking and sprouting legumes, nuts, and seeds will increase protein and Vitamins - sprouting gives the best results when it has just barely begun Dairy products -- Milk, cheese, yogurt, kefir from cows, sheep, goats, buffalos, yaks, etc, depending on where you live Vegetables like broccoli and potatoes supply significant amounts of protein. Even a banana supplies a gram of protein

Thanks for all the input, guys! I already buy pretty much all organic food (although I'm a vegetarian so I don't have to worry much about the meat cost!) My big problem in life is eating good food but WAY too much of it. That's why I think the sleeve might just be the answer to my prayers :thumbup1:

Okay, here's kind of a weird question...since you've been sleeved, about how much $$$ do you think you're saving on grocery bills in a week/month/however often you shop for groceries?

Woohoo! that must have felt awesome :sad0:

Ooops...I did a search AFTER I posted this and see there have already been discussions on this topic. Thanks!

I'm seriously considering the VSG, but I notice pretty much everyone talks meat, meat, meat as post-recovery foods. Are there any vegetarians on this board? What do you guys eat?

Thank you all for the suggestions. I *really* appreciate it! What the hubby doesn't know, though, is that I'm not holding back because of him. Only thing holding me back is the $$$! If I had the money right now, I'd do it whether he agreed or not. It's trying to convince him that the money is worthwhile that will be the greatest challenge, I think.

I *wish* my husband was only worried about me not waking up. I really would like to get WLS, but my husband is convinced it's the "cheater's way out." It really hurts my feelings....I don't think anyone knows how it feels to be fat unless they've been there themselves. They don't realize that not it damages you physically and mentally. I haven't had a photo taken of myself in about 5 years because it disgusts me to see it. My knees hurt. My legs hurt. I sweat like crazy. I get out of breath all the time. I'm pre-diabetic. If he knew how all that feels....if only. Anyone have an suggestions on dealing with a situation like this? He's normally very supportive...but not about this. He believes I haven't "tried hard enough" to warrant it, whatever that means. :001_tongue: