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I also struggle with the "lean". I was banded 6/14/12 and have only lost 25lbs and that was in the first month and a half, I have not lost anything since. I have had multiple fills and believe I am up to 5.5cc in a 10cc band. I eat less than half of what I used to be able to. I think it's because I eat mostly carbs that I am not losing??? I have been vegetarian for years but ate mostly carbs and was very bad at getting any protein in, I went vegan the first of the year, I had only not given up cheese and ate way to much of it so decided it was time (it's a stuggle tho as I miss my cheese!) I started back on protein shakes but they do not fill me up at all. So I struggle as I did pre- band but I'm not giving up, I will figure this out
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Anyone have any good menu ideas for a vegetarian with lap band? I have no problem eating my green. Just struggling with the "lean" Thanks!
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Any other veterans not at goal or super slow to goal?
feedyoureye replied to deedeemuffin's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi Deedee, you have done great!! I hear you want to lose more, but congrats on not gaining. I am a veggie too. I think it is important for you to get in your Protein. That may be the primary reason you have gone into maintenance. The old story, protein first is great advice. It is not always easy for vegetarians to get in enough protein without getting in carbs too. I have a list of go -tos and sometimes they are my medicine, to keep on track. Do your research, explore recipes, there are protein full pastas, do you eat dairy? I have problems getting in enough protein too, and carbs are my bad friend. Its a struggle, but we can do better. Stop turning up your nose at fake meat and tofu.... find a way to enjoy. -
BAD start to the liquid diet, and I don't feel I can tell my doc
crackedpepper replied to crackedpepper's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Kellie - the reason you're supposed to have an empty stomach in surgery isn't so people don't have to clean up your vomit, it's so you don't aspirate. make33 - first off, banding is not necessarily forever, 'cause it can be removed, but i do realize what a commitment it is, i have been eating fine and haven't been going back to any "ways" (i do overeat, but for the most part, i eat very healthfully anyway, i've never liked fast food, and i cook mainly Beans and vegetables -- i'm not a vegan, i'm a vegetarian) -- i've been eating like a normal person, no large portions, but the trouble is that's not a liquid diet. -
Cooking for one
BLERDgirl replied to Bacon-n-Limes's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I'm a big believer in the freezer stash and food prep. It was one of the first things I learned when I began my journey to better health even before WLS. Two things lead me to this.1) I am on a fixed income. I needed to save money. 2) I am a vegetarian with multiple food allergies. I needed an inexpensive way to eat healthy without feeling as if I was eating the same thing over and over every day. On Sunday my food prep consist of: I boil 3 -6 eggs for grab to go meals and Snacks. Making a pot of a hearty grain. Usually quinoa or farro. Sometimes brown/red/black rice My meat eating friends bake or broil chicken breast and another Protein. Meals can be varied from adding seasonings and rubs to making salads to adding in a stir fry. I prep any tofu, tempeh or seitan I may use that week as well. Some people simple buy a rotisserie chicken and cut up. If you do this I advised saving the carcass to make homemade chicken stock. I make a few overnight oat meals. This is done by layering rolled oats with either greek yogurt or milk of choice with fresh fruit, nuts and seasonings including Protein Powder . The oats absorb the moisture overnight and can either be eaten cold or warmed in the microwave in the morning. Chopping up any fruit and veg that is in season: Some are put into freezer bags for the freezer stash, some are put in tupperware for snacking, salads and cooking. I never buy frozen fruit for smoothies Protein Shakes. I buy fruit from the farmer's market when in season. It's cheaper then. For example blueberries can be as cheap as $.99 a pint. I buy double, freeze half and have fresh fruit all winter long. Veg like onions can be bought sliced and diced then put into freezer bags for quick adds when cooking. In the summer when I tend to eat a lot of salads it helps to have all the fixings prepped and ready to go. You are more likely to eat salad that way. In the winter I make Soups and chili by the pot. I then freeze most of it in single serving portions. It means investing in a good set of freezer safe tupperware or lock and lock containers, but you not only save money, you avoid the the sodium and other additives you get with canned soups. Doing this means no meal takes more than 15 minutes to prepare and I don't end up spending money on take out that I don't have. My weekly prep now takes approximately 1 - 1½ hours every Sunday. -
@@tearsofapache, I'm sorry to hear about your budget. It definitely cost a lot. Maybe you can have Greek yogurt for Protein, you may need to get on some assistance for a while until you can do a little better. Hopefully, family and friends can help you out for a while. @@Madea61, I'm vegetarian, but for starters, you will need to see a nutritionist and start reading food labels. Make sure you have meat, protein, eggs, Greek yogurt, low sugar or less than 8g, low fat less than 8g, low carb less than 8g, and lots of veggies. And, have at least 64oz of Water per day. Say good bye to processed food and bread. It will help on the long run.
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Huge Emergency Issue. Proti-Diet liquid protein is NOT vegetarian/kosher and my surgery is Monday!
DarbiMolly replied to JerseyCityGal's topic in Food and Nutrition
have you googled kosher/vegetarian? I found this .... http://www.nutribodyprotein.com/shop.php -
I really think exercise is key, and you will see great results if you are not doing it right now. I notice I drop weight more consistantly when I exercise than when I don't. I usually change up my diet somehow. I will do Atkins for a few weeks and drop 10 pounds, or I will count my calories and drop some weight. Most recently I have been on a vegetarian kick (almost vegan) and I have lost 16 pounds since the end of December. Mind you I have lost this eating anything I want that does not have meat in it. I actually feel a lot better than I have in a long time. I know it goes against the protien first concept but it is working out fine for me.
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I'm sorry, but I have to agree with folks who've said it's a sub place, and you really can't expect them to lower the price because you can't eat the roll. Also, as a few have said, there are alternate choices there. I can't imagine someone on Adkin's going into McDonald's and wanting a hamburger for less because they can't eat the bun. When I was a teen, I worked at McDonald's and occasionally we had vegetarian customers who wanted a Big Mac w/o the meat. They never expected a reduced price either. What is inexcusable is the server's comments to you. ""He snaps back at me "we are not Lap Band friendly". My DH insisted on walking out. As we were leaving, the server said to his friend "that's disgusting"". I would report that to the manager and the district manager.
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Favorite recipe sites?
Missy0224 replied to jamelyn1979's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I use and highly recommend sparkrecipes.com and what's cool is you can search for recipes based on your dietery needs like low carb, low fat, sugar free, lactose free, glueten free, and vegan/vegetarian. You can even search for bariatric recipes. Hope this helps! -
TOFU Cooking Techniques and Recipes PLEASE
Vex replied to Lynn_Marie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Glad to help! I don't have a tofu cheesecake recipe that I have personally made and can recommend. I'll have to dig into my archives for more good tofu recipes. I have one that I love that is a garlicky Pasta recipe, but I'm not sure how many of you bandsters are looking for a pasta recipe. Vegetarian cookbooks seem to be big into that. I'll look to see what else I have and come back with 'em. -
@@MDB9/16/14 - I was sleeved on 9/18/14. We might be able to help you a bit more if you could give us an example of what a typical food day for you is like. If you want to friend me on MFP my username is Milaxx. I'm not sure how much help viewing my diary will be because I'm vegetarian, but you could probably swap some of my Proteins for lean meats.
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Whey protien smell and taste
AliG replied to A_newMeex3's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have no issues with the protein shakes but I'm a vegetarian who drinks and eats soy products already. It is probably the whey or the soy you are smelling that is bothering you. My pre-op diet for two week pre surgery is 4 protein shakes a day, 4oz protein, 2 nonstarchy vegetables, 2 fruits and 2 tbsp fat ( butter,salad dressing, light mayo...). So far I haven't been able to eat all that in one day. I was very surprised to find out today that my surgeon doesn't require anything different the day before surgery. I was expecting clear liquids or a clean out of some kind. But nope he lets you eat the pre diet right up to surgery...Cool Beans! I'm happy about that. It is so odd how they are all so different. -
Erin, I am so sorry to hear that, I've read your posts. What is it that they did for you to prevent? Your so right Emily. I totally agree with you. My gastro doctor didn't know anything about aloe vera juice as well. One thing I am doing is taking vit c and also milk thistle for the liver. If lymph system is the software of the immune system, the liver is the CPU, and milk thistle is really good for the liver. Garlic is a really good immune system builder, and I take garlic oil for my chronic fatigue, but it's also a blood thinner, so if your going into surgery, its not a good idea. I'll resume afterwards though. Susan, you can get on your soapbox in my thread anytime, because I totally agree and am a huge advocate of combining traditional (allopathic) with holistic health regimes ,nutrition and supplents to keep you healthy. Not all doctors (and I would venture most) are up on this stuff. I will also kick up my protien, as you suggested. I'm a vegetarian, so I might not be getting as much as I should.
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Me and Artificial Protein are NOT Getting Along
BLERDgirl replied to MyssJones's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I like FAGE0% greek yogurt. It's 18 gm of Protein per 8oz. mixed with fruit you can get a pretty decent protein boost that way. If it's too think for you, add some lowfat milk and mix in a blender. As a vegetarian there are some organic protein powders out there: Biochem, Vega , Orgain organics to name just a few. There are also great unflavored Proteins that can be mixed with food. GENEPRO, Procource, Isopure and the infamous Un jury. FYI- you may want to talk to your doctor about the gummie Vitamins. They are complete and may not be giving you all the mineral and nutrients needs. My doctor said even flintstone chewables were better than gummies. -
Why do People NOT Lose?
feedyoureye replied to ButterflyBandita??'s topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I am a vegetarian, so never did Atkins, except for about 3 days about 20 years ago. I have followed South Beach as a vegetarian, and found it was the only eating plan that really removed my "addiction" feelings towards food. This made it much easier to avoid eating too much. I think that how and how much we lose weight is more than just calories in calories expended... but that appears to still be the most believed theory in the scientific world...at this point... -
Nothing really new. I have been eating small mushy meals. I have eaten out twice now and I enjoy being able to eat 1/4-1/5 of the serving and not feeling the need to eat more. I do find that waitresses are obsessed with you ordering a drink. It's a hard thing to get around. Last night she asked me 3 times! I have to admit I have not eaten the healthiest but I am eating really small portions of the food I love. I hope that's ok. I need to find healthy mushy vegetarian food. Heh. Pitta Pizza I am sure is not considered diet food. But I have sworn off ever dieting again. I want to eat real food just alot less. I have not lost in the last few days. But I am way less gassy so I am a happy girl. Sarah :thumbup:
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I started my pre-op diet today after two days of last-mealitis and binging. I tried to fit in all of my favorite foods just in case I never get to eat them again. Let's see... I went to two fast food places, Taco Cabana and Jack in the Box. I don't know why I chose Jack in the Box. I never eat there! But I loaded up on tacos, chicken sandwiches, flauta, fajita taco, cake, eggrolls and more. Then last night, I hit the bakery at Market Street for a lemon torte and a fruit tart. I bought an eclair and a napolean but never got around to eating them. I also bought a shitload of diet food, fearing that I would be deprived if I didn't have everything I could possibly want at my fingertips. Today I am have a protein shake for breakfast. The new diet is low-fat, low-carb, and vegetarian. So basically, I can eat protein supplements, veggies, and fruit with an occassional cracker. YUUUUUUMMMMY! [she says with intense sarcasm] I think my biggest problem right now is the overwhelming fear that this, like many other things I have tried to lose weight, will not work. My brain is scrambling with the question, "What if I change my body and put myself through all of this and remain fat?" It happens. And it would be just my luck that it would happen to me. That is very negative thinking but I am afraid, nonetheless. I am also cranky and stressed out about losing my food "friends". I know that in a couple of months, I can still enjoy them, just in smaller portions but I am not sure I trust myself to have a bite or two of something I love (like a bagel) or that my body won't reject something that I love (like a bagel). Speaking of Bagels, I went to Einstein Brothers Bagels twice this week and loaded up on lox, asiago bagels, pumpkin bagel and bagel dogs. Now, back to the protein shake. I am using Herbalife Formula 1 shakes. They are really good and as much as I hate to admit it, really satisfy my hunger. They are not too sweet and you can use the powder in other recipes. I get mine from Ajay's Fitness (home of the 4-minute workout...no kidding. It's amazing). Nutrition products are available for shipping anywhere. I am also logging my food intake at Myfitnesspal.com. It's free and has a good library of foods to add to your food journal.
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meat. liquid chicken just isn't for me. I used to be vegetarian and I think I want to go back to that. With a rare exception the only dead critter I eat anymore is fish.
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Please help in pain and confused
cookie90270 replied to cookie90270's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Honestly I don't mind if my food is the cause if the pain ill go vegetarian.. -
Lapband Friendly Restaurants
1RockinMom replied to FarmGirl7's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Ive used mine at the Golden Corral down here in Georgia. There isnt anything too apealling to me on a kids menu, plus im a vegetarian, so I just order a reg meal and take the left overs home. -
Gluten free protein
Teachamy replied to LovelyLife's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I have celiac disease, along with a handful of other auto-immune disorders. As I am sure you know, lean meat, yogurt and cottage cheese are gluten free, as are many vegetarian options. I used Slim-fast and WonderSlim shakes/drinks for Protein. Quest products are also gluten free and delicious. You'll have no problems! Best, Amy -
There are vegan/vegetarian versions of both. On this site there is an entire section dedicated to vegan/vegetarian lifestyle as well ,you'll be ablse to find some suggestions there too. CONGRATS 💜
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For when you get to the food stage.. my son is a vegetarian, I know it is a little different than a vegan, but if you have an Aldi near you, they have a brand called earth grown.. that has a lot of vegan items.. meatless meat.. I buy a lot of it for him and i have even tried it.. very tasty.
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Disclaimer: not a vegan. But I ate mostly vegan before surgery (even though I'm actually a pescatarian). I'm 3 months post-op. Make sure to tell your hospital that you're vegan. And make sure they understand. The hospital gave me broth and jello for every meal. They found me some vegetarian broth, but kept bringing the jello, insisting that I could eat it (even after I told them how its made). As for my diet post-op. I've never eaten any kind of jello post-op. I did have some sugar free popcicles, but I really didn't need them. I did a lot of broth with protein powder in the liquid phase. I highly recommend Millie's sipping broth - its vegan broth in tea bags. Really good. Pureed stage, I made a bunch of pureed beans and lentils and froze them in 1/4c servings. And veg - mostly spinach and sweet potatoes. I will say that I've had to eat a lot more dairy than I'd like post-op to get my protein in. I haven't thought through how I'd do it without dairy, but I bet it could be done. I do a lot of morningstar farms stuff. Check the protein content before you buy, some of their stuff has very little protein, while others are better. I still eat beans and lentils, but it takes a lot of those to get significant protein.
