Any Vegans?

itz_mmci
on 10/18/10 5:23 am - TX

I would like to give up meat and I was wondering if there are any vegans after gastric bypass. If so please share your menu ideas. Thanks a bunch.

jlmartin
on 10/18/10 6:27 am - Random Lake, WI

RNY on 05/30/06

Giving up meat and Vegan aren't exactly the same thing. Personally, I'm Flexitarian (meaning over half of my meals are meatless) but I'm definitely not averse to a good Filet Mignon!

Anyway, I suggest keeping Eggs and Dairy (vegetarian) as it makes getting adequate protein easier. If you're set on going strict Vegan, good luck and I won't be of any help.

Check out Vegetarian Times. They have lots of nice recipes and (being Flexitarian) I often "back substitute" real food for the fake stuff (Chorizo instead of Soyrizo, etc.)

itz_mmci
on 10/19/10 2:18 am - TX

RNY on 03/29/07

Thanks for the info. I have kept eggs and dairy and have made some substitutions for meat like veggie patties and things like that. So I guess I am more vegetarian than vegan. Personally I thought they were the same. Or I've considered adding fish/seafood... Not sure what that would make me. LOL