Vegetarian and the band.

Can't believe I have not asked this yet.

I'm a diligent vegetarian, meaning I am sure to get my protein in.  Is the band condusive to a vegetarian diet?

I have been a vegetarian for 20 yrs, banded 6.5 years. I have NEVER had difficulty getting my protein in and I have never had to rely on protein shakes for it either. (Unless I was immediate post op and that was MD orders)

You can have meat substitutes, beans, eggs, tofu, cheese, yogurt, etc. When I have good restriction cooked eggs are a challenge and I avoid them but hard boiled are easily tolerated for me. Everyone will be different to some degree on what works for them.

Good luck. If you have any other questions let me know!

Heather,

Thank you sooo much.  I tried to "friend" you, but I'm not sure how since you are private.

I really appreaciate your reply.

I'm not vegetarian but i often eat that way - just like it!! Lots of available protein although some vegetarian foods tend to be sliders! Nuts, tofu, quorn, pulses etc. All excellent, but often cooked in away which means they could slide down too easily. So you may have to take a bit of extra care.

But basically, not a problem!

Kate