Can I eat this post-op and when?

[VSG4aHealthierMe 6]

Don't drink the New Whey Protein bullets. They have collagen and your body doesn't absorb.

I've tried those.. they are positively HORRIBLE!! Worst tasting crap- just awful. Blech!

[timetobefree 74]

My experiences 7.5 months post-op:

*Spicy - I've grown a bit more sensitive to spicy, but I still enjoy it and it does not bother my sleeve. I just can't tolerate quite the heat I could before.

*Salads - I've eaten salads since about 3 months post-op. I just make sure I don't eat any "just lettuce" bites - I always make sure they meat and/or cheese with each bite. No issues whatsoever.

*Protein - My surgeon is not protein-crazy. He believes 60 g daily is sufficient. I have been losing okay and have not lost hair, so I tend to think he's right. Anyhow, I make sure I have Protein at each meal, but I don't focus just on it - I very much think that fruits and veggies are important in our diets, and taking them in pill form is not the same as eating them in their natural state. I eat fruit as a snack daily and I eat veggies with nearly every meal. I try to do 2 bites protein to 1 bite veggie. So far, it seems to be working.

Good luck!