Has anyone else followed this plan post op?

I found the book interesting and bought it after watching his videos on youtube.

I am 8 months post op and can eat again now but struggle with animal Protein. His plan is a vegetable based eating plan and he recommends this for his bariatric patients.

Just wondering if anyone has tried it out and how it worked out for them.

Thanks!

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YES!! He is my Dr. he did my surgery. He has tons of successful patients with a pound of cure. I love that he stresses fruits, vegetables, nuts , seeds and Beans.

I think his YouTube videos should be mandatory for pre and post op.

He really stresses no processed food. He does allow animal Protein but says to eat a pound of vegetables a day.

He really is top notch in this field and is a great, caring Dr.

He listens, has great bedside manner and really teaches you about nutrition not just losing weight.

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I had my sleeve done by Dr. Weiner's partner Dr. Scott Laker. He is also phenomenal! Dr. Weiner checked in on me the day after my surgery, and he was wonderful about answering all of my questions, and really taking a genuine interest in my situation, even though I wasn't his patient. He and Dr. Laker really work well together, and follow the same approach from a nutrition perspective. For anyone in Michigan looking to undergo WLS, I would highly recommend both Dr. Weiner and Dr. Laker. They, and their staff are really great about ensuring that you have all of the tools that you need to be successful.

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I love Dr. Weiner! I binge-watched all of his videos on YouTube and knew this is what was right for me based on his videos. I really wish I could have had him as my doctor. I also bought his book but I haven't read it yet. I don't think I'll give up animal protein post-op, unless I can't handle it, but I really think his focus on vegetables is the right way to go.

His videos are amazing and his book is fantastic! Can't recommend him highly enough. I wish he had been my doctor!

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I love Dr. Weiner! I binge-watched all of his videos on YouTube and knew this is what was right for me based on his videos. I really wish I could have had him as my doctor. I also bought his book but I haven't read it yet. I don't think I'll give up animal Protein post-op, unless I can't handle it, but I really think his focus on vegetables is the right way to go.

He still encourages animal protein, just less of a percentage than on most plans.

The book is fantastic!

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I bought his book recommended by another bp user. I've read the first two chapters and it really confirmed to me this is the way I want to go post op (trying to do it pre op too). I'll still have some lean chicken and shrimp on occasion, but I do love the idea of a pound of veggies a day. Great way to heal the body naturally.

You've got to watch Forks over Knives on Netflix if you haven't already. All the science behind a mostly plant based diet is just awesome.

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question for everyone following a pound of cure -- how much protein do you get? i mentioned it to my dietian and she told me not to follow it b/c there wasn't enough protein. but I really want to follow it!

6 hours ago, kristenmh said:

question for everyone following a pound of cure -- how much Protein do you get? i mentioned it to my dietian and she told me not to follow it b/c there wasn't enough protein. but I really want to follow it!

I found his book excellent. The only problem I had was that I am on a low FODMAP program so can't eat legumes and some vegetables. I must be getting enough protein as my six month post op checkup didn't indicate a protein issue and my hair is now growing back.

His pound of cure program is for everyone, not just bariatric patients.

Vegetarians who have bariatric surgery are able to get enough protein post op so I believe it can be done.

Saying that, if your program says no, then you should follow your plan.

You can also schedule a skype appointment with Dr Weiner to get his opinion.

Good Luck and God Bless

12 hours ago, kristenmh said:

question for everyone following a pound of cure -- how much Protein do you get? i mentioned it to my dietian and she told me not to follow it b/c there wasn't enough protein.

Of course she did. It's not the standard diet for bariatric patients and she probably doesn't know how many grams of protein one is able to get following a mostly plant based diet because she never had a patient who asked about it and is therefore not familiar with it since it's definitely not part of her education.

bariatric patient = needs boat loads of lean animal protein

Edited April 15, 20179 yr by summerset