Some vegetarian/vegan resource links for WLS
This will be my path. If the surgeon doesn't approve I will have to find one who will. I have read that many WLS surgeons push meat protein which I don't want to eat. I will occasionally eat fish and seafood - crab legs, shrimp, lobster. I think I have deli running through my veins and simply don't want to give up lox or a good whitefish salad. I also eat eggs and cheese.
http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/2012/03/bf-basics-veggie -tales.html
http://www.drehrlichweightloss.com/following-a-vegetarian-di et-after-weight-loss-surgery/
http://www.griffinhospitalbariatrics.com/blog/
http://penn-bariatric-weight-loss-surgery.blogspot.com/2013/ 05/vegetarian-weight-loss-surgery.html
Highest weight 208 in 2008 ** VSG 11/27/15 weight 193 ** Current weight 128 ** Goal weight range 100 -110 ** Height - 4'11" ** Age - 49
Where are you? Dr. Garth Davis is a huge advocate of veganism. He is in Houston and was my surgeon. I love him.
If you are not already, you should follow him on fb.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
I follow Dr. Garth Davis on FB and have read some of his stuff.... He states he is vegan and says he advocates now a plant based diet, but he never really says what he recommends to his patients and how he handles the protein issue. Just wondering if you have info on that. curious. Thanks!
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
He recommends eating plant-based protein instead of animal protein. He also thinks many WLS folks eat a lot more protein than they really need.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Thanks!
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
There is also a Bariatric Physician on You Tube called Matthew Weiner from Michigan. He doesn't advocate vegan but he does start his patients on regular green smoothies a couple of days after surgery and he recommends a transition to a more plant based diet after the 3 month mark.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
Yes, I've heard of Dr. Davis. I've been to his website. I'm in Phoenix, AZ. He recommends a plant need diet to his patients. He also suggests they try to lose weight with a plant based diet prior to surgery. I will have to look up the YouTube video. Thanks for letting me know.
Highest weight 208 in 2008 ** VSG 11/27/15 weight 193 ** Current weight 128 ** Goal weight range 100 -110 ** Height - 4'11" ** Age - 49
I don't eat meat, haven't for nearly 30 years now. I do eat some dairy, though I am trying to cut back on that. And I occasionally eat local, free range eggs, but rarely.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
