Question:
Hi! Any tips on Vegetarian diet ???

   — madhvi (posted on August 8, 2007)

August 8, 2007
HI Madhvi, I am Vishal and i myself is a vegetarian. The best thing for us is the vegetables, low fat cottage cheese, alot of beans and legumes. We need to concentrate on the protein. Get in atleast 80g everyday. Fruits, no fatty foods nor oil, ghee. Everything low fat dairy products. Thats all. I am 4 months out and in total i have over 120lbs in last 7 months. I have been exercising crazily though. Let me know if u need more tips. goodluck.
   — mrjack

August 8, 2007
Im vegetarian also....I'm only 4 weeks out....So i'm going to compile recipes for WLS that are vegetarian...I like speghetti sqaush...have u tried those? they taste great easy to make...and u can even make baked speghetti with it...and its really good...cause i know WLS people shouldnt eat pasta...so this is a good substitute for it....try it....its great...hope this helps...
   — keydetswife89

August 10, 2007
Hi, I am not personally a vegetarian, (and have never tried tofu) but, at my education class yesterday, the nutritionist pointed out that on our list of recommended proteins, tofu has the highest amount. And (according to him) tofu has no taste on its own, he recommended sauteeing it with a little garlic and onion and it will take on that flavor. He said it's rather tasty. Also, I thought yesterday (I am not fond of cottage cheese, but again, it will be good for me) You can sprinkle dry sugarfree lime, etc, flavored jello in it and add a small amount of lite crushed pineapple and make sort of a "Tahitian Salad", and that is something I do like. Get creative and good luck! Stephanie
   — slynn33

August 16, 2007
I am pre-op (hopefully getting my date tomorrow!) and I have been a vegetarian for 8 or 9 years now. I would recommend alot of soy based foods. You can find books at the library or book store about soy based cooking. Also, look for vegetarian cookbooks that have the nutritional info at the bottom. Also, I'm told that protein shakes will be your best friend and you will need to commit to them for life (or some form of protein supplement). Also, check out some of the fake meats at your local Whole Foods or Health Food store. I know that the Morning Star brands make alot of higher protein products because many contain eggs, if you're ok with eating those. I would really recommend parusing Whole Foods Markets if you have once in your area. You can also ask an associate there to help you, as they almost always have a few in house veggies who can give you some great product recommendations. Some Whole Foods even have "Vegetarian Tours" where they canvas the store with you and check out all the veggie stuff. Just an idea. Once I'm post op, I want to make a guide, but that won't be for a while. Good luck!
   — Kate U.