My aunts a reverend and Chaplin and their staff is doing the Daniel Fast. Thought I'd try it. Wondered if anyone else has tried it:)

Sorry I had to Google it. Is this doing this as a diet or for religous reasons?

It's mainly for both. I am doing it to see how my body would feel with no meat:)

I did it for religious reasons (my Church was doing it) 3 years ago. I wasn't banded then, and it was tough, but I lost weight while on it.

Now that I'm banded, I'm pretty sure I could do it again because I tell people that since I survived the 2 week pre-op diet, then I can do anything!!! LOL

My only concern about doing the Daniel Fast post-op would be getting enough protein in on a daily basis. Beans and such has lots of protein, but the small amount you are able to eat would not be enough. And also, daily is not allowed. So just be careful if you do it.

Dairy is not allowed is what I was trying to say...stupid predictive text!!

Because protein is so crucial to maintain muscle during weight loss as well as to help ease hunger, I wouldn't consider it unless you know for sure you can still meet your minimum protein requirements while doing it.

I wasnt familiar with it but in looking at the food requirements... I think you need to discuss it with your Dr. I am concerned you wont get the proper nutrition so crutial to banded and non banders alike.

I can see someone doing it for religious reasons but as a diet - why would you?

The reason for the band is so we can get off the diet merry go round.

Make sure you talk to your dr. so he can keep an eye on you if you decide to do it.

http://www.daniel-fast.com/about.html

Check out these recipes! I am certainly going to try some of them!

http://www.daniel-fast.com/DanielFastBreakfasts.pdf

http://www.daniel-fast.com/DanielFastSalads.pdf

http://www.daniel-fast.com/DanielFastMainCourses.pdf

http://www.daniel-fast.com/DanielFastMainCourses.pdf

http://www.daniel-fast.com/danielfastflatbreads.pdf