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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All surgeons protocols are different. Mine is, only animal based Proteins (no dairy based, cheese, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt) no veggies, no grains, until we have lost 75% of the excess weight we need to lose.

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Yes veggies have Protein, too.

Would it take a truckload to get in your daily requirement?

When I was in my puree stage, I stoically at 3 meals a day and did my Protein drinks.

I felt like a stuffed sausage.

I complained to my docs"Why do I have to eat SO MUCH? I feel like I am bursting!"

They said a Protein shake = a meal.

And, if I am full, just stop eating.

That's been working much better for me, and I love trusting my body to know what it needs.