Vegan after WLS info
Hi gang,
I have always been worried by the diet WLS patients are told to follow post surgery and the high rates of bowel cancer bypass patients suffer. Even though your innards are a bit different it doesn't change your body's need for nutrients. All the vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants in plants that not only mean good health but also protect you from cancer. And there's no getting around the fact meat, especially processed and red meat cause cancer. Soooo I've been researching a plant based diet after WLS. And the answer is really good news. Have a listen to this pod cast by the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine where a dietician and a bariatric surgeon talk about the superior outcomes with plant based patients. They are healthier, weigh less and keep the weight off easier.
https://www.pcrm.org/news/exam-room-podcast/vegan-after-weig ht-loss-surgery
it depends on the surgeon - some recommend ultra-low-carb, some recommend a more balanced approach. Regardless, once they are in maintenance, a lot of people seem to add more complex carbs (produce and whole grain items) to their diets. I feel like what I eat is pretty balanced. And I don't eat red meat very often - maybe three or four times a month. I do eat chicken, turkey, and fish, but some days I don't eat any meat at all.
the other commenters are right - you do you.
Hi gang,
I have always been worried by the diet WLS patients are told to follow post surgery and the high rates of bowel cancer bypass patients suffer. Even though your innards are a bit different it doesn't change your body's need for nutrients. All the vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants in plants that not only mean good health but also protect you from cancer. And there's no getting around the fact meat, especially processed and red meat cause cancer. Soooo I've been researching a plant based diet after WLS. And the answer is really good news. Have a listen to this pod cast by the Physicians Committee For Responsible Medicine where a dietician and a bariatric surgeon talk about the superior outcomes with plant based patients. They are healthier, weigh less and keep the weight off easier.
https://www.pcrm.org/news/exam-room-podcast/vegan-after-weig ht-loss-surgery
can you provide a link to a study that proves wls patients have a high incidence of bowel cancer?
Wow. How triggered are you guys? There have been quite a few questions on a plant based diet after surgery. I found some answers and thought I'd share with those who are interested in the subject. Prefaced it with why I was personally looking. And some strange individuals have taken it as being told what they HAVE to eat. Taking it as a personal insult????? Totally crazy. Obviously some personal issues. One does wonder why you would even read a post about being vegan if you would be so offended by it???
