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@ smallvegan, did you do some raw juices post surgery, I'm thinking about adding in some fresh wheatgrass juice and beet and ginger juice for healing. What are your thoughts?

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I didn't actually. If it's ok with your nutritionist, I say go for it! Anything we can do to promote healing it a good idea!

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nyxa, I read every word you wrote and I just wanted to say I totally admire your passion for the topic. I'm a meat eater but will definitely be taking some of your ideas on board. Thanks!

me too and I want to say thank you...it has been a struggle for me...I found Sun Warrior and it is on it's way and I am going raw....I have been drawn to raw for years and have studied so I know all those you mentioned which is awesome and a sign I am on the right track....when I got the sleeve I was told no meat and veggies....well NO i am doing Protein produce the right way....natural raw whole food....so excited...thank you thank you thank you

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@ Icandothis, are you eating raw foods now and how far out are you post-op?

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me too and I want to say thank you...it has been a struggle for me...I found Sun Warrior and it is on it's way and I am going raw....I have been drawn to raw for years and have studied so I know all those you mentioned which is awesome and a sign I am on the right track....when I got the sleeve I was told no meat and veggies....well NO i am doing Protein produce the right way....natural raw whole food....so excited...thank you thank you thank you

@ICandothis Are you eating Raw now and how far out are you (post-op)?

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@rdawson, When did you have your surgery?

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@ICandothis Are you eating Raw now and how far out are you (post-op)?

sorry i didnt see this..I had surgery Aug 4th and I am moving to raw 80% over the next week

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ok, I'm having a time with the Protein and the amount of food I can take in. The doctor said I can have a salad but I just can't chew it enough that it won't get stuck. I'm going to wait a little longer. I think I have been pushing the food thing a little fast. I might go back a bit to Soup. I ate salmon and spaggetti squash, and of course no matter how much I chew, it sits heavy it my chest.

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I'm vegan too, sleeved in February. I've had no problems with it at all, best thing I ever did for myself. :) I get plenty of Vitamins and Protein in my diet with fresh fruit and vegetables. Sometimes tofu also. i have one or two soy Protein Shakes a day, thinking of switching to hemp protein though. anyone ever try it?

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it really depends on what i mix it with. its pretty good with green smoothie... spinich pears blueberries etc... alone with soymilk or almond milk it can be kinda strange...

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