I had been a vegetarian for 3 years, then I stopped for 3 years..now I feel like it's time to return to a vegetarian diet. however, my nutritionist strongly advised me not to go vegetarian until the summer. she said i need to get in a lot of protein once i'm sleeved and it'd be harder as a vegetarian. I'm at the point where just looking at meat makes me want to throw up. I'll grill some chicken and stare at it wondering how the hell am i going to eat this. anyone else have this problem?

Mee too !!!!

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Mee too !!!!

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i guess we have to stick it out lol

Hi! My NUT thought I was crazy for wanting to become a vegetarian post op. I pressed her for info and she recommended unflavored soy Protein powder in everything. GNC sells it. She also said Beans, beans, beans.

I'm not into eating dairy (I think that I may be lactose intolerant), eggs, pork or much beef. I can eat some chicken and fish sometimes, but I feel sick when I eat many animal Proteins. I also got kidney stones and don't want to overload my kidneys with animal proteins and Calcium.

Soy does contain estrogens so that's something that you need to keep in mind. Testosterone is created from cholesterol (and other fats) in the middle of the night. If you want to keep up your free testosterone levels eat a Brazil nut six times a day (according to Tim Ferriss in the six hour body). I asked my NUT about this and she agrees.

I think that getting off grains (refined carbs especially) is the number one thing that is helping me lose weight. Not having my body constantly feeding me hunger signals what I'm most looking forward to post-op. Good luck on your journey.

Hi! My NUT thought I was crazy for wanting to become a vegetarian post op. I pressed her for info and she recommended unflavored soy Protein powder in everything. GNC sells it. She also said Beans, beans, beans.

I'm not into eating dairy (I think that I may be lactose intolerant), eggs, pork or much beef. I can eat some chicken and fish sometimes, but I feel sick when I eat many animal Proteins. I also got kidney stones and don't want to overload my kidneys with animal proteins and calcium.

Soy does contain estrogens so that's something that you need to keep in mind. Testosterone is created from cholesterol (and other fats) in the middle of the night. If you want to keep up your free testosterone levels eat a Brazil nut six times a day (according to Tim Ferriss in the six hour body). I asked my NUT about this and she agrees.

I think that getting off grains (refined carbs especially) is the number one thing that is helping me lose weight. Not having my body constantly feeding me hunger signals what I'm most looking forward to post-op. Good luck on your journey.

ah, your nut seems more helpful than mine. that was some great advice. I can only stomach small portions of boneless chicken but i feel like crap after eating it. i'm also not friends with dairy but almond milk has been a big help. I wish you nothing but success on your journey =]

Try nuts. Almonds and dried edamame are daily staples in my diet. I also drink Kefir yogurt p. it has lots of protein.

I am a pre & post op vegetarian down 69 pounds in five months. I will admit that veganism might not be entirely do-able but as an ovo-lacto veggie I have no problems meeting my numbers daily with shakes, tofu, cottage cheese, nuts, seeds, soy, yogurt and seitan. I'm not really allowed beans, quinoa or chickpeas which were a source of protein prior too surgery. Nobody is gonna fault you for eating tofu in place of chicken as long as you meet your numbers.

i guess we have to stick it out lol

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Hi! My NUT thought I was crazy for wanting to become a vegetarian post op. I pressed her for info and she recommended unflavored soy Protein powder in everything. GNC sells it. She also said Beans, beans, beans.

I'm not into eating dairy (I think that I may be lactose intolerant), eggs, pork or much beef. I can eat some chicken and fish sometimes, but I feel sick when I eat many animal Proteins. I also got kidney stones and don't want to overload my kidneys with animal proteins and calcium.

Soy does contain estrogens so that's something that you need to keep in mind. Testosterone is created from cholesterol (and other fats) in the middle of the night. If you want to keep up your free testosterone levels eat a Brazil nut six times a day (according to Tim Ferriss in the six hour body). I asked my NUT about this and she agrees.

I think that getting off grains (refined carbs especially) is the number one thing that is helping me lose weight. Not having my body constantly feeding me hunger signals what I'm most looking forward to post-op. Good luck on your journey.

ah, your nut seems more helpful than mine. that was some great advice. I can only stomach small portions of boneless chicken but i feel like crap after eating it. i'm also not friends with dairy but almond milk has been a big help. I wish you nothing but success on your journey =]

Im a vegetarian and my nut encouraged me being a vegetarian!!! There's a lot of other ways you can get protein in not eating meat!! She also told me that people are often forced to become vegetarians post op because they cannot tolerate meat. There's no way in hell I'm eating meat lol pre op, post op, no op lol no meat!

Edited February 11, 201412 yr by KristinaRnY

It is very hard to be 100% vegan or vegetarian during the first 6 months of the sleeve. I could not do it and get in enough Protein, however it is becoming easier the further out I am. I always include non-meat Proteins, but I did have to have at least one meat/fish or whey or dairy item every day to meet protein minimums.

Vegan protein ideas:

Amazing Meals protein powders - hemp protein and pea protein

Nutiva Hemp Protein powder (unflavored)

Lots of Beans lol. Edamame, black beans, lentils, split peas, northern white beans, garbanzos,

Nuts (peanuts, almonds, pistachios), nut butters

Soy products (tofu, seitan, tempeh, TVP, soy cheese). There is soy protein powder but I don't care for it.

Other: green peas, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, quinoa, chia seeds

I also purchased a number of Low Carb products from Netrition (flour, baking mix, flat bread, bagels) that have very high protein and low carbs. You might take a look and see if anything appeals to you.

I can see it being hard if you are vegan but not vegetarian. Unless you are a "junk food" vegetarian and don't know how to prepare high protein meals or if you are a picky eater.

Just a thought....

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/297464-eat-more-fish-to-live-longer/

Ok, I'm going to say it....I work with NUTs...they are called in to be part of the team on certain cases...1/2 of them have absolutely no common sense...!!!!

They go by the book to a "T" even though the patient is blowing up like a balloon right in front of them...

I keep my mouth shut, but I read posts here everyday where NUTS tell people the darnedest things....

But then, they work for your Dr. so you have to listen to them....

Three months after surgery I got into it with the NUTS at my Dr.'s office....let's just say we came to an understanding....and yet today they all rave about my success....(in spite of them)

Ok, sorry.....just had a moment there....back to normal programming...

<p>Ok, I'm going to say it....I work with NUTs...they are called in to be part of the team on certain cases...1/2 of them have absolutely <u>no common sense</u>...!!!!</p> <p>They go by the book to a "T" even though the patient is blowing up like a balloon right in front of them...</p> <p> </p> <p>I keep my mouth shut, but I read posts here everyday where NUTS tell people the darnedest things....</p> <p>But then, they work for your Dr. so you have to listen to them....</p> <p> </p> <p>Three months after surgery I got into it with the NUTS at my Dr.'s office....let's just say we came to an understanding....and yet today they all rave about my success....(in spite of them)</p> <p> </p> <p>Ok, sorry.....just had a moment there....back to normal programming...</p>

I was lucky that my nut and dr encourage a plant based diet. I read "The food Revolution" and it absolutely changed my life. I started going to therapy two years ago for all my emotional issues that played a large roll in my becoming obese. So as far as emotionally and mentally I feel I am as ready as I can be. I've done a lot of reflecting and self discovery but this particular book was just what I needed to change my eating habits and strive for a healthy wholesome life. I encourage people to read it because it is full of a lot of information from credible sources and a glimpse into someone else's journey with similar aspirations to those who are wanting to be more aware, Eco friendly, and healthy.