crazy surgeon/program advice

[Jachut 487]

I have a band, not a sleeve, my intructions were:

no heavy lifting for a few weeks (but not specifying what "heavy" was)

Longer term, choose solid foods. However, I think you have to go with your gut on this one (yes, pun intended). Soups fill me incredibly and I make them in a Vitamix which means whole vegies, skin included, with the cell walls broken down by the machine to release nutrition, from fresh ingredients. They are SUCH a healthful food and a way to get Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre into me in amounts that I couldnt actually eat in solid form AND they fill and satisfy me well. I will not give up foods that perform such an impressive range of functions. I dont get hungry after Soup. I also drink a lot of green smoothies (fruit/veg smoothie combos) for the same reason. I know my doctor would say if it works, do it and seriously no decent doctor would discourage you from eating this way if it wasnt affecting your weight loss.

My doc wasnt worried about Protein either - well, he's not in general, the focus is just different here, but during those first few weeks it only matters that you are hydrated and get some nutrition, it's never going to be complete and you're never going to get deficient in anythig in a few short weeks, Protein included. You'll never find a diet plan that includes ice cream and custard in any other circumstance afterall!