TheMrsV

The pics are great! These could be in a cook book! Awesome job!

Yes the book does make sense. I figured I would just start out with baby steps and just go without dairy first week. Well without even trying , I went without dairy, meat, and artificial sweeteners. Honestly, Meat wasn't that hard as I already have issues with digesting meat. I love cheese though, and I was surprised that I didn't even have any all week and really didn't realize it. I did have a headache BUT the tummy issues improved. I will gladly deal with withdrawal for a few days for long term better health.☺️ Oh and I made my first batch of quinoa last night , very good I must say. I added sauteed zucchini, and spinach, and sauteed celery for some crunch. Added a little soy sauce. It was delicious! I was nervous as I have not had rice or pasta in 3years. I gave it up because those were my trigger foods so wasn't sure how the quinoa would make me feel. But it's more like cooked cream of wheat than rice so I didn't have the heaviness in my stomach afterwards. It was great!

These are great ideas! Thank you, I am going to try some new things this weekend and I will be sure to report back how they turn out.

I totally agree. I am sure that I will have my "mess ups" but I am determined to feel better and to get my digestive track back "on track". I've never had Tofu and am a little apprehensive but I am going to try it. Any suggestions of how to prepare certain things like tofu would be greatly appreciated. I am very open to advice and input. 😁

I am currently reading the book and have started making the change to vegetarian/vegan lifestyle. I love the book! Since my sleeve surgery I haven't been able to really tolerate much protein and would get most of my daily amount from shakes. I have been so confused on what I should eat even after almost 3 years. So I was excited to know that I there is an alternatives and that it's ok to not have so much protein especially since it doesn't set well with tummy . I have had on going digestive issues and feel the main cause is dairy. I have cut out dairy and most meat protein for the last week and a half. I am proud to report that for the first time in months I have had almost no issues with digestion. WOW! So happy there are like minded bariatric people to share with.