Are there any issues related to being a vegetarian that you wish you'd know about before getting the sleeve (or any other WLS)?

What were your favourite veg meals post-op?

Edited December 18, 201411 yr by islandsneezer

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.

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

@@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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Yes quinoa and brown rice

Thanks to all for your comments....