ONLY protein until 75% of excess weight is lost????

I met with my surgeon the other day and all went well except afterwards when I looked over the post-op diet info he had given me. He wants us to eat absolutely nothing but protein until 75% of the excess weight is lost. This means no vegetables, no fruit, no crackers, nothing. We are not even allowed to drink juice in the recovery period. Nothing but meat, fish, tofu, eggs, and cheese for what will probably be over a year!!! Has anyone else heard of a plan that is this strict? I know we should all eat protein first and lost of it, but I kind of was looking forward to a vegetable or two at some point. The surgery is to be lap RNY, transected, proximal. I'll ask him about this at my next appointment, but just thought I'd check with you folks first. Thanks!

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