I am only a week post-op, but I had given up meat long before surgery. I had been seriously considering giving up milk products too. Are there any successful sleeved veggies out there? What is your food approach?

Bumping this as I am interested in this topic too.

Do a search. I've seen various threads on this topic and post from several vegetarian sleevers. I'm pre-op but I've read there are vegetarian protein supplements like Vega. I've read that most eat tofu and beans for protein. I think it can be done, just maybe not as low carb as so many sleevers on here follow.

I'm not advocating nor am I doctor. I do eat a meat free diet. Some goat cheese. I am trying a new life style of eating. Which does consist of raw veges and fresh fruit. Plenty of Water. Absolutly no processed foods in my house. Which I believe caused me to stall constantly and have a sluggish feeling. I was exercising like a mad woman to no avail with the scale moving. I decided since nothing was working for me I needed to try another approach. I researched the hell out of the benefits of vegan and or vegetarian lifestyles. I decided I could try and possibly acheive a better, healthier me. And I did. I have been meat free for two months. And I am so glad I did this. I did this for me. Not my friends or family. For me. What works for one may not work for others. Everyone will find what does and will do excellent with it. I wish everyone nothing but the best!

Deb

I'm not advocating nor am I doctor. I do eat a meat free diet. Some goat cheese. I am trying a new life style of eating. Which does consist of raw veges and fresh fruit. Plenty of Water. Absolutly no processed foods in my house. Which I believe caused me to stall constantly and have a sluggish feeling. I was exercising like a mad woman to no avail with the scale moving. I decided since nothing was working for me I needed to try another approach. I researched the hell out of the benefits of vegan and or vegetarian lifestyles. I decided I could try and possibly acheive a better, healthier me. And I did. I have been meat free for two months. And I am so glad I did this. I did this for me. Not my friends or family. For me. What works for one may not work for others. Everyone will find what does and will do excellent with it. I wish everyone nothing but the best!

Deb

It sounds like you're on a very healthy path. How do you deal with the carbohydrate restrictions the nutritionists & doctors have. I have moved on to soft food. Tonight I had some Gardein strips & a little broccoli. I had too cook the broccoli so much that I'm sure it was of no nutritional value. Just a tummy filler. I was told that I can start on some raw veggies in about another 2 weeks or so. I would be very interested to hear more from you,

A lot of veggie protein(morning star and boca) have wheat gluten in them, so you have to be careful, especially if you have an intolerance. like me! I eat a mostly vegetarian diet. Have you heard of complete proteins? I just learned about them in culinary school. Like beans and rice, hummus and pitas. Those pairings are considered complete proteins, providing your body with all of your essential aminos. Greek yogurt is high in protein and also provides you with good bacteria for healthy digestion. Check out complementary proteins. I'm not a vegetarian, but out of necessity I have eliminated most meats from my diet. You can have a healthy lifestyle eating meat( red meat in moderation), but i would suggest free range, grass fed organic meats. I drink raw milk. Just milked from the cow. It's not pastuerized or homogenized. It's illegal in most states, so you must own dairy cows in order to get it. If it's possible, consider a herdshare. We lose so may nutrients from store bought milk, which is why they're added back in. It's not for everyone. It's an aquired taste, but I grew up on farm fresh milk. Anyway before I go all activist on you, I just wanted to say that you can get your protein from other sources in food.

I am almost two years post op low carb in the beginning was ideal. However, not so much now. My carb intake I do and don't monitor. Depends. All I know is I feel so much better now than two months ago. I eat all the veges and fruits I can. All I can say is I can tell a difference. I'm looking at juicers. I drink a lot of smoothies. So why not juice my veges? I'm sure as long as my labs are good and I'm not hurting myself by eating fresh fruits and veges. I personally do not see a problem.

Deb

My nut is a vegetarian and so am I. I have bariatric vegetarianism papers. If you want them send me a private message. I will help however I can

Best,

Sannah

I am a 17 year vegetarian & i've been living on the Premier Protein Shakes from Sams/Costco. Cheap, convenient, & 30g protein in each. It's easy on my stomach unlike most foods which hurts to eat. I was sleeved 2/6 & down 47 lbs so I guess I'm doing well.... I guess lol