GreenTealael

First off I just wanted to congratulate you on the click bait lol, very smooth and effective, haha. Second, you will do great. Being in shape prior to surgery helps some people bounce back to a regime quickly, but if not no worries go at the pace your body dictates. I was not in shape prior to surgery and i waited until 4 months post op to join a gym. I'm still just a novice and I work out lightly. Do what is best for you AFTER surgery. Safe Journey!

Looks great as an occasional treat but you may soon find out you will have not problem eating those in large quantities compared to pure protein sources and if your are reaching for Atkins candy bars first, that's when the problem occurs. Can't rely on supplements forever, and those can make you want to...

Push for what you want

You can look for other substitutes that are not sugar chemical derivatives specifically things that contain stevia, erythritol, Reb A or no sugar or substitutes at all, but work closely with your teams for the best outcomes!

Yes , on an as needed basis , mostly through email, in person when on a long plateau or I want to travel comfortably or try something completely new. I want to make sure everyone is aware of what I'm doing so I don't show up with a mystery ailment I could have easily prevented by a little consultation , or reevaluate my goals

I will suggest buying a crockpot , and looking up meals for it. You basically put everything in and set it- come home to good food . But YouTube is also a great place to go for free training advice on how to get started with a program.

Chocolate flavored protein shake to the rescue !

Definitely work with your NUT, but I guess what they mean is that while legumes and quinoa have protein, they are not the highest sources of plant proteins. You have to diversify your diet quite a bit as a vegan to stay low carb but moderate to high protein. You also want to eat leafy greens (cruciferous vegetables) and maybe some soy. That means doing tons of research, and being prepared to work closely with your NUT on this .

CUTE

Im only 9 months post op, a baby sleever lol

Try cleaning the diet up first before you reset , sometimes its all you really need.

I mini reset every month. I'm only 9 months out but once a month I take a few days I go right back to the beginning, cleans my (already clean) diet up further and makes me want to eat less. I must include I really punch up the water intake during these periods. Good luck!

!!!!!!!CONGRATS!!!!!!!

*shrugs* nothing left to pinch joking CONGRATS SLIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lunch 1/4 cup chickpea salad (in mayo and spices) on a rye crisp No left overs lol

Breakfast Lazy hazy purple smoothie= 2 tsp hemp seeds 16oz water 1/4c blueberries 30 mins to finish

Chickpea salad on rye crisp

Does it really work? I may give it a shot...

Thanks! How did you work out your schedule? Alarms every half hour or so? Yes, every 30 mins 4 oz of water or whatever was recommended out of the hospital, I don't remember if I ever quite achieved goals that early out but I sure tried!

You can try setting alarms for each. I had a strict watering schedule immediately after surgery. CONGRATS Safe journey

I do, not necessarily plain water but type of water. Low quality water I cannot tolerate. The more mineral enhanced, foreign, alkaline, etc. the better for me. No clue why. I jokingly said that I have a celebrity sleeve. Lol. Try different types of waters.

Take it it easy, this is major surgery (IDC who calls it elective, let me see them in a dark alley...) walk a little at a time, even standing is better than sitting, the focus IMHO should be on recovery not necessarily exercises just yet, the walking helps to ensure no blood clots form which no one wants. I was not a fast healer either, doing marathons 3 days post op ,don't let that be your goal because others can. Recover at your rate. !!!!Congrats!!!! Safe Journey

At 9 months post op, I drink normally , I drink coffee or other hot drinks at the rate I did prior to surgery. Sometimes I take a little bit longer because I add protein shake to the coffee or tea and it takes longer to drink for me vs with regular cream.

I heard a rumor that GNC has a protein powder that tastes like Fruity Peebles, either one of the Ghost brand blends or another proprietary brand,it was even a sample size! I saw it when I was there last chatting with the rep at the counter. My point is find a way to make this work and don't eat that evil @$$ cereal. Hope this helps!

Don't forget we need an updated Daria profile pic lol