Things a Vegetarian should know before getting the sleeve?

[swimbikerun 1,041]

Hi,

Yes you can always message someone.

I think where I got my biggest help is from following Dr. Garth Davis, and just looking at anything vegetarian that gives recipes. I also have Indian/Hindu people, where the diet is very very tasty, and they do emphasis on the flavors in the dishes, not salt, fat, sugar.

You also want to make the decision as to the type of food you want to eat. There are those who eat only fish, some poultry, some eat eggs and cheese, some don't. You sort of want to figure out what lifestyle you want to go for and then find the recipes. That's what I do.

It also depends on whether or not you are willing to try other cuisines. I'll eat anything if I can keep it down. I can eat some spice, it is the salt, sugar, etc. that I don't do well with. I can do a tiny bit at a time, but otherwise, whoops it is going to bite me.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I can do chickpeas but not hummus. I can do a whole egg but not only egg whites. LOL.

YES! I order an egg white omelet once when out to brunch because it was the safest thing on the menu. I think I would rather have eaten my shoe. It was disgusting.

@@talkingmountain - I'm online often. feel free to drop me a message anytime. I'm thinking of making the transition to vegan. I may go see the homepath and discuss it with him. I expect this second year to be more challenging than the first and this may be the thing to help get me through it.

[Daisydawn34 41]

I have been a vegetarian since I was 11 and was sleeved 10-27-15 will follow to know what to eat . I do eat eggs if they are in a like which but not on their own

[swimbikerun 1,041]

@@Daisydawn34 Could you help me understand your post. I got the first couple of items, after the sleeve date I'm lost. I'm glad you are vegetarian. Even eating less meat helps.

[kismet1959 10]

I recently (2 months) started a plant based diet. I feel wonderful, I have not had any stomach problems. However, my sugar level drop really low ( 47, 52,62). Has anyone experience this.

[swimbikerun 1,041]

Are you eating any fruit? Mine would go into the 50's and stayed in teh late 60's to early 70's sometimes.

[kismet1959 10]

Yes, I eat fruit, apples, berries, bananas and melons. It seems as though they metabolize really fast, I will start to feel shaky, hot and sweaty within an hour. I will check my blood and it can be anywhere from the high 40's - the low 60's. Sent message to PCP for an appointment.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I recently (2 months) started a plant based diet. I feel wonderful, I have not had any stomach problems. However, my sugar level drop really low ( 47, 52,62). Has anyone experience this.

With the exception of my D levels, I have been insanely steady throughout this whole process.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Yes, I eat fruit, apples, berries, bananas and melons. It seems as though they metabolize really fast, I will start to feel shaky, hot and sweaty within an hour. I will check my blood and it can be anywhere from the high 40's - the low 60's. Sent message to PCP for an appointment.

Are you getting in any carbs? Not processed carbs, but healthy ones from things like whole grains. They don't run through you as fast a fruit and may prevent those dips. It's one of the reasons why I don't do low carb. A healthy dose of carbs is actually good for you.

[kismet1959 10]

Yes quinoa and brown rice

[kismet1959 10]

Thanks to all for your comments....