I am in the process of transitioning to being a vegetarian. (I think, I'm still eating dairy and fish.) I'm hoping to find someone else who can help with ideas.

I was a big meat eater before surgery, after surgery I have no interest in meat what so ever. I also don't process meat very well after surgery, so I just stick to beans, cheese, nuts, cottage cheese, yogurt, pizza (in moderation), eggs, veggie burgers, salmon or any kind of fish. There are tons of stuff out there for vegetarians - just be creative. I also drink my protein shake as well.

I was a pesciterian for two years, full vegetarian for a year and back to pescitarian for a year. It is difficult to eat the right things and you end up eating a lot of carbs. I could not stay healthy and soy products can alter your hormones.

I mostly eat fish as well, chicken occasionally. (my entire life...dont like pork or red meat)

Someone asked this question in my class, the nutritionist said it would be difficult to meet your nutritional requirements as a vegetarian because your pouch cannot fit the quantity of tofu (for example) that would be required to meet your Protein requirements.

I mostly eat fish as well' date=' chicken occasionally. (my entire life...dont like pork or red meat)

Someone asked this question in my class, the nutritionist said it would be difficult to meet your nutritional requirements as a vegetarian because your pouch cannot fit the quantity of tofu (for example) that would be required to meet your Protein requirements.[/quote']

That's interesting, I never thought about that. Maybe I'll go back to eating chicken post op. Thanks

I actually want to become a vegetarian but I'm afraid of the iron level. I don't wanna take iron pills which I don't but did before surgery (had a bleeding issue with period) so if I don't eat steak not daily I might need iron pills. I also want to just e healthy & avoid fatty food

I'm struggling with it. It's only been one week without meat and I'm dreaming about it. Lol. I'm going to stick it out so that I can lose my last six pounds before my next doctor's appointment. If I do, then they will submit my paperwork to the insurance company.