To be a vegetarian after having this surgery? Any vegetarians out there?

One of the ladies in the support group i go to is a bypass patient and is a vegetarian and healthy, she eats lots of bean for protein, and 1year out still drinks at least 1 protein drink a day

I am a Vegetarian & i have the same question -- getting sleeved on 14th Dec

That would be tough ..should get a tofu cookbook..

I think it's possible, you just have to be sure you get enough protien from other sources. Do your research though on absobtion of soy and plant based protiens. One of the reasons most of our shakes have whey protien isolate is that it is the most readily absorbed and easy on the digestion. Just do your research, be diligent, and go for it!

You can totally be a successful sleeved vegetarian. Vegan would be a challenge. But if you'll continue dairy and eat Greek yogurt...not to mention there are a ton of vegetarian soy and tofu based Protein sources like morning star farms Breakfast patties, etc. I know a very successful vegetarian sleever. I occasionally have meat aversion. I eat lentils and Beans and tofu. Nom nom nom. Good luck!

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

It's possible but VERY challenging! Especially in the early stages from everything I've both heard and experienced.

I was raised as a vegetarian until the age of 17 when I tried meat for the first time and loved it. Red meat wasn't my thing, but chicken, fish, sausage, etc.

When I decided to have the surgery and was told to lose weight, I converted back, allowing myself only seafood. I loved it too much to give it up. I did very well eating my Beans, soy products, etc.

Since surgery- most specifically since starting back on puréed foods and on, I haven't been able to get everything I need as far as my Protein. It's been a constant negotiation process with my doctor and nutritionist, so I've started adding canned chicken to my menu. As soon as I can work more things in, I'm going back to all vegetarian though- meat makes me feel OFF!

If anyone has any vegetarian recipes or website ideas, please feel free to do the same and I will reciprocate!