marbelvsg 132 Posted February 24, 2016 Hello, I am a year post-op (gastric sleeve) and would like to start transitioning towards a plant-based diet and eventually become a vegetarian. I am wondering how any vegetarians out there get their full amount of Protein. I have started doing research about what vegetables are high in protein. My concern is that I won't be able to eat enough of them to get my daily requirements. I would love any advice, sample meal plans, etc., from anyone who has this all figured out Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JenniferP1 75 Posted February 24, 2016 There are plenty of us succeeding post-WLS as vegetarians! Please search for and join "WLS Vegetarians" on Facebook for more info... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Proud2BMe 1,016 Posted February 24, 2016 I've seen vegetarians succeed. However, I do know of a vegan who failed miserably because he refused to eat dairy or eggs. Of course he made excuses and blamed it on other things but in reality it was because he couldn't get enough Protein in and was eating too many carbs. As long as you can drink 2 whey Protein shakes a day that will give you almost all or all of your Protein requirements for the day. Then you can just eat veggies the rest of the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Debbieduck4 399 Posted February 24, 2016 If you are not going vegan, here are some vegetarian Protein sources: Protein drinks/powders Soy Products Vegetarian Frozen Products (I really like Bocca and Amy's) Mozzerella cheese Cottage cheese eggs Yogurt (Greek yogurt is especially good) Milk, soy milk, almond milk Nuts Beans Lentils Barley Oats Artichokes Asparagus Broccoli Peas Brussel Sprouts Kale Corn Smaller amounts in bell peppers, carrots, green Beans, cauliflower, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes. Most fruits have 1g per cup which isn't really anything but can help if you throw a couple in a smoothie. Raisens have 5g per cup. Best of luck to you!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shana Lee 24 Posted January 18, 2017 My Doc says yes! You can get plenty of Protein from buts/legumes/beans. I make a pot of refried Beans from bag to finish in my Pressure Power Pot XL in 1 hour! They are tasty, hearty and give me my protein! Talk to your Doctor about this, those interested in becoming vegan. Im choosing more and more of a plant based diet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
