Okay, so we all probably started off with a similar WLS diet post-op. It started with the liquid diet, then moved to pureed foods, semi-soft foods, and solid foods. The focus in each phase was on Protein, plus getting fluids and making healthy choices like eating veggies and choosing whole instead of refined grains.

But there’s plenty of room to customize a diet beyond eggs for Breakfast, tuna for lunch, and chicken for dinner. Plus, I know a lot of WLS patients turn to (or stay on) vegetarian, vegan, Paleo, or other special diets. Do you follow a special diet beyond the high-protein, low-calorie WLS diet? Do you go low-carb, or gluten-free, or organic, or anything else in particular? Which foods do you make sure to eat or avoid, and why?

And are there any special considerations in your diet or tips you have? For example, how do you get enough protein if you follow a vegan diet? Bonus points for sharing fun recipes!

Mediterranean, minus the bread and pasta.

I do a low-ish carb diet. I have meat and/or eggs and green vegetables at virtually every meal. I do moderate dairy: yogurt, whey protein powder, grass-fed butter, and occasionally small amounts of cheese. I eat fruit and nuts as snacks (in addition to jerky and more green veggies). Excluded: grains, starchy veggies, dairy milk, alcohol, beans and legumes, and sweets.

I make rare exceptions on special occasions, but they really are rare. This particular plan works well for me because if I eat sweets or other carby foods my cravings go absolutely insane. This diet keeps them in check.

I'm still on soft foods, but I'd like to eventually do what Miss Mac does - Mediterranean without the bread and pasta

I started following Whole30 in June and cannot believe the change in how much better I feel overall. Now I'm mostly Paleo. I eat meat, veggies, fruits and certain fats. I avoid alcohol, grains, dairy and legumes. The only sugar I eat is from those naturally occurring in food, mostly fruit.

I will have a rare treat if the occasion warrants it though. For example, my cousin is getting married next month and I may have a bite of cake. Ok. Maybe a few bites. ????

@@Bufflehead

I eat almost EXACTLY like you!

Well, sometimes my cheese isn't in small amounts I love it so!

I focus on protein, veg and fruit but I eat a little of everything sometimes. Down 83. 17 to go. It come off slowly but I'm trying to find a path for life.

Almost like everyone so far except I add protein everyday, it helps since I'm at the gym a lot doing weight training, but I'm still learning and researching so I can find the right balance of carbs, protein, and fat, I also love to Grill and Stir fry when I have the chance, and I have one cheat day per month

Paleo-ish with low to moderate carbs. Very little refined food of any kind, especially carbs.

BUT since I do Protein powder I can't say I do true clean eating or paleo.

I also allow myself a treat about once a week that's usually processed carbs like chocolate or a cookie, so I'm in the moderation camp. Sweets aren't a trigger for me so I can do those.

No bread though or Pasta potatoes rice crackers etc. except maybe 5-6 French fries once a month!

Surgeon said protein 1st, fruits and veggies 2nd, carbs last. Eat healthy 95 % of the time, but have a little bit of a treat too. So , daily I have a cookie or a bit of WW ice cream. 2-3 x a week I might have a piece of cheese, or a small glass of 2 % milk. I don't like alcohol, soda pop, fried food, or salty stuff. Sweets are my trigger food, so I try and keep them to a minimum. Works for me , and it something I can live with for the rest of my life !

@@Babbs lol I do too. I have to weigh cheese when I eat it because I always want to eat about 2-3x more than I plan to.

I basically follow a Weight Watchers type of diet. Portion control and consume daily 3-4 oz. Protein, 1/2 cup vegs and 1/4 cup carbs for lunch and dinner. Stuck to 3 oz only while losing...now go to 4 oz protein at times as part of my maintenance phase.

Eating that way and feeling satiety with my band helped me to lose 150 lbs.

Ummmm.... No diet. After surgery most things I'm not supposed to eat, don't appeal to me. The problem I have is I'm not hungry. I basically force myself to eat.

Hello all. My RNY was on June 22nd 2015. Just need a few bits of advice. I'm not hungry all that much. Which I know is to be expected. But when I do eat or feel hungry. Nothing satisfys me at all. What are some things to eat that won't hurt pouchy. Thank you so much for your help

i also ate very similar to Bufflehead for the year following my surgery, over the past few months i have gotten VERY lax but getting back on track and going strict protein and veg for the next month or so to get things moving again...

I need good advice if eat any carbs I gain weight. Who thinks for me to get on track to back to just protein. My life depends on this.