Post op diet with special needs-thoughts?

Karen R.
on 7/12/15 3:39 pm - Amelia, OH

Revision on 09/10/15

Thank you!

cheapskate
on 7/12/15 3:58 pm

RNY on 03/30/15

I love falafel balls with a yogurt dressing on them, there are Morningstar breakfast sausages that have 9 proteins for 2 small links. If you eat eggs in things I can't say enough awesome about Eggfaces ricotta back

Cha_Cha_11
on 7/12/15 8:49 pm

I'm not a vegetarian, but enjoy discovering great tasting, non-meat protein options. So far, here are a few of my favorite things:

Sweet Earth Chipotle Seitan (30 grams protein/4 oz serving)
Morningstar Farms Black Bean Burgers (17 grams protein/patty)
Beyond Meat - Beyond Chicken (20 grams protein/3 oz serving)
Beyond Meat - Beyond Beef (13 grams protein/4 oz serving)
Hodosoy Sesame Yuba Noodles (17 grams protein/3 oz serving)

Good luck!

HW: 285 SW: 282 CW: 242 LRNY: 06/05/2015

Karen R.
on 7/13/15 3:33 pm - Amelia, OH

Revision on 09/10/15

Good suggestions, thanks!

Poodlemac
on 7/13/15 11:11 am

RNY on 09/26/14

On July 12, 2015 at 5:50 AM Pacific Time, Karen R. wrote:

Hi-I am a vegetarian and I do not eat eggs. I will be revising to RNY in a few weeks, so I am open to everyone’s thoughts. I was just wondering if anyone else out there is a vegetarian and how you balance your food post op. My dietician feels I will have to rely on protein shakes a lot for the rest of my life. Thoughts?

Dr Garth Davis is a vegan WL surgeon. He has a TON of info on his Facebook page FYI.

Karen R.
on 7/13/15 3:33 pm - Amelia, OH

Revision on 09/10/15

Just found his page thank you for the info!

chulbert
on 7/13/15 11:45 am - Rochester, NY

RNY on 01/21/13

It should be trivial to eventually meet your protein needs through other dairy, legumes, and everything else. Remember that all foods contain protein so even that cup of blueberries or serving of spinach help reach your daily requirement.

AngCan2
on 7/13/15 12:10 pm

VSG on 10/17/14

Here are two links from another thread. I am not vegetarian but found the info in them very helpful.

http://www.thedavisclinic.com/Nutrition

http://bariatricfoodie.blogspot.com/2012/03/veggie-tales-part-2-can-post-ops-be.html

Karen R.
on 7/13/15 3:35 pm - Amelia, OH

Revision on 09/10/15

Thank you, I am going there now to read!

Catsi51
on 7/18/15 9:55 am, edited 7/18/15 9:55 am

Hi - I am a vegetarian too. I haven't had my surgery yet - I am also going to be a revision from failed lap band (removed a few years ago) to RNY. The dietician at the program I go to gave me a lot of printed info on eating right as a veg after surgery. I was actually vegan for many years but at the concern and suggestion of my surgeon I have added back some dairy (cottage cheese and some cheeses) and eggs in order to be sure to get enough protein in. I have a hard time losing weight - the only thing that has ever worked for me is eating low carb. As you know that can be challenging a vegan or vegetarian, so at least for now and in the early stages post op I'll continue with the eggs and cheese. I actually hope eventually to go back to a vegan diet - but that's after i've learned the ropes and am really comfortable that I can get in all my nutrient needs eating that way. I am open to the idea that I may have to use protein shakes long term and I'm OK with that. Good luck to you!