WLS Vegetarians
DS vegetarian question PLEASEEE!!
fluffy_me
on 3/1/11 10:19 am
on 3/1/11 10:19 am
i'm a vegetarian thinking of doing a duodenal switch (BMI of 60 and have been researching for 6 months now).
i do not eat eggs or fish, but i do have dairy.
i'm not worried about being a vegetarian DSer - i know i can get all my proteins from various vegetarian foods and protein shakes.
my concern is:
a) is there a chance that i will become lactose intolerant? is there any way to avoid it?
b) will beans, lentils, etc... give me gas?
if i become lactose intolerant and i cant eat beans and lentils - there is isn't much else to eat....as these are my main sources.
what can do to make sure i won't have those problems before i do the DS? i need to be certain before i do the surgery - i'm worried that my health post-op.
any advise will be very much appreciated.
thank you:)