vegan diet

[americangirl302 10]

Any vegans out there that can give me advise on the diet?

[Arts137 1,811]

I know it is possible, but it will take planning and work! And are you really meaning VEGAN - as in no eggs, no mil, no cheese? ?? 'Cause that might make it even harder to get your Protein in...

[americangirl302 10]

I don't eat eggs. Unless of course they are already in Cookies or cakes. I use rice milk. I do cheat with cheese sometimes. Never ever eat Jello. I do eat seafood sometimes. But never meat. Im worried about getting enough Protein too

[Tiff 93]

Interesting question! I was vegan and gluten free for almost all of 2012. I found plenty of things to eat- but not the lowest calorie, healthiest things. I was also wondering how one would get their Protein in after the sleeve. I love tofu, quinoa and Beans but not sure how the sleeve would handle Beans, especially at the beginning. (Are they considered more of a carb?)There are plenty of vegan Protein powders out there but as a lifestyle, I would want more variety than shakes, tofu and beans. Any vegetarian or vegan sleevers out there?

[marymo362 0]

I found Garden of Life Protein Powder tastes pretty good! check it out. I am gluten free so had to look extra hard and am working through tasting different brands pre-surgery.

[capecoralgrandma 44]

Americangirl, Try Pinterest.com...they have a lot of vegan recipes for sleeve patients. My daughter has been using this sight for some time and loves their recipes for gluten free too.

[horizontalrunner 0]

I was vegetarian for a year until my gallbladder attacks got much worse last June. I'm 20 days away from my final pre-op appt and my dietician really stressed with me that I shouldn't return to veg lifestyle after having sleeve gastrectomy since I truly HATE cheese (except for provolone, Swiss, mozzarella, and Parmesan) but will have to get my Protein somewhere.

[HannahD 27]

I was vegan for a while a few years ago and my dietitian told me NO for at least the first couple of years out.

Protein wise though, Beans are your friend. So is tofu. Silken tofu is also a good egg sub in baking.

While I'm pre-op, I've been relying more on plant than animal Proteins because they come with less fat and other stuff.

This site: http://vegweb.com/ is a lifesaver because it has TONS of really yum vegan recipes.

Also hit up http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/ her stuff is awesome.

[VSG AJH 499]

I'm not a vegan, but I've been using some vegan Protein powder because it was non-GMO and tasted yummy. It's called Sunwarrior (in vanilla), and I picked it up at Sprouts.

[ElyQuint 446]

I wasn't allowed Beans, chickpeas or quinoa after surgery. Too carby and take up too much precious tummy real estate. I'm ovo lacto veg and can't even think vegan for a while. I drink vegan shakes (they all taste a bit wheat grassy) and eat lots of tofu, edamame and nuts. Bottom line is that your whole digestion experience will change post surgery and it may be a long while before your body cooperates. I'm 6 months post and still figuring out what my new tummy prefers.