I tried for one year to meet my pre-op goal wt following 1200 calorie recommendations given to me by my bariatric dietitian. When I look back over my past, I realized that I gained weight whenever I ate wheat dairy or sugar. Forgetting that I had food sensitivities years ago, I decided to read JJ virgins book. Let me be clear, she did not invent this food plan. This is a sensitivity food plan for those who may have food allergies developed by the Mayo Clinic. So I bought some pea and rice protein powder to fulfill my protein requirements. I feel so much better eliminating wheat dairy eggs corn soy and sugar.

the protein drink satisfy my hunger. However, my bariatric program frowns upon protein drinks severely. During my psych eval I mentioned that I would like help in creating a post op food plan that does not include these foods I realize my stomach hurts after eating, or makes me sleepy, or even depressed. I was told to bring back a 2 weeks food diary. And truth be told, I'm not really sure why? I felt judged for eating this way instead of the 1200 Cal way. She wants to talk to my surgeon to make sure surgery d oesmt create more harm than good. At first I didn't mind the delay, but I realized I met my pre-op goal wt and now I'm in a funny holding pattern. Of course no one here has the answers to why the dietitian wants this, and so I will follow up with her this week. My program is extremely against protein shakes. Yet, the shakes and combination of my elimination diet help me drop 5 pounds very quickly and easily that I could not lose in one year. HAVEany of you discovered food allergies that made a post op diet. more difficult?

No food allergies.... just a huge change in taste.... I used to love certain foods before... and now do not care for them..... now that is a strange experience. I do hope you find a solution to this.my Dr. Insists on protein shakes...2 a day @ 30 grams a each shake .... every DR is different. My Dr says it's very difficult to get in all the needed protein w/o shakes. Our tummies are too small.

I am venting a bit here. But my medical plan or its bariatric depth comes down heavy handed about every aspect of surgery and post op

I feel treated like a child. And the Org has different locations with different requirements and guidelines

Makes me wonder I felt we are subjects in a long term study to show which protocol is most successful. No haters please. Just needed to get this off of my (42 H) chest:-*