Hi all! So Im four weeks post op today and have lost 28 lbs total. Im thrilled with that! But have some concerns regarding not getting my vegetables in for Fiber and other nutrition. By the time i eat my Protein, Im full and have no room for veggies. Im only suppose to eat three meals a day. Im on soft foods currently but am worried no getting veggies may contribute to hair loss down the road-or other issues. I am faithfully taking my Vitamins and meds. Any suggestions? Anyone else worry about this or am I just being weird?? Lol... Thanks!

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Nope. Not being weird at all. I had the same fears. You will eventually be able to get some veggies in. Just hang in there.

not sure how your surgeon/nutritionist do their food stages but for me 6 weeks post op i can start eating most veggies! hopefully same for you if so only 2 more weeks. also ive seen people puree their veggies into a Soup and then add chicken or lean turkey!

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There simply isn't room for them yet. You'll be able to start adding in (cooked or soft) veggies over the next couple of weeks. Lack of fiber is just going to make you constipated, which can be dealt with. Lack of Protein will cause major problems for you and nothing but protein will fix it.

In short, you're right to be concerned, but it's only for a few more weeks.

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When I was on soft foods I ate green beans. I started drinking V8 during my full liquid phase.

The three most important elements after RNY gastric bypass surgery are to meet your daily Protein, Fluid and Vitamin requirements. food is secondary because your body is converting your stored fat into the energy that drives your body. Thus you lose weight.

Not getting in enough protein each day can contribute to hair loss.

Thank you so much for the replies. Your info has helped me tremendously and put my mind at ease!

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Protein makes hair beautiful! Hang in there, you're doing great! I'm 11.5 weeks out, and still barely eat any veggies because I still don't have the room for them... I do take things to help me go to the bathroom though, as do a lot of WLS patients.

I drink V8 when I am able as part of my fluid allowance. That gives me the goodness of those vegies whilst still being a fluid. I must say I really miss my vegies and can't wait till I am allowed some fresh crunchy ones again although I have a feeling that is going to be a while off since my stomach seems to be rather picky at the moment.

My doctor and nut recommend veggies first and then Protein. My 4 month labs were spot on.

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@@cinand38 - I don't mean to question you. But are you sure you don't have that backwards. I have always seen (and thousands of posts) that drs all recommend Protein. First and then veggies. @@Djmohr s clinic said 2 bites of protein to 1 bite of veg.

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My doctor and nut recommend veggies first and then Protein. My 4 month labs were spot on.

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Are you able to reach your protein target this early out by doing this?

As long as you are able to get in all of your protein this would be ok. The problem would be if you are filling up on vegetables and don't have enough room to get in enough protein.

I'm with the Davis Clinic in Houston. They promote veggies first and only require 40 grams of protein per day. I focus on veggies, fruit, and fish. I occasionally eat chicken. I have no had any processed meat, beef, or pork since March.

Wow! Ok... My drs promote Protein first 60 grams/day and dont seem to have much interest in promoting veggies at all. I questioned it bc it goes against everything we were taught as kids! Lol. Thank you for your responses and input. I have an appt next week and will definitely be looking for some answers then.

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Check out The Davis Clinic on Facebook. They are all vegetarians, and Dr. Garth Davis has written a book on the benefits of a vegetarian diet. I'm just not ready to give up fish. Lol.

I just had my postop appointment and they said to eat whole foods appropriate to the phase you are in eating Fiber first then Protein like Beans or meat if you want. We do not have a protein goal we have a fiber first rule. Fruit and veggies are our friends!

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