Any other Vegetarian banders out there?

nhanson · November 1, 2007

I am still on Protein Shakes until November 12, then mushies for 2 weeks. After that my doctor wants me on protien but no carbs. He is not thrilled with the idea of tofu or Beans. Any suggestions out there.

insubordination · November 1, 2007

You have a right not to eat meat.What would he say if you couldn't for religious reasons? Some doctors don't take vegetarianism seriously and think we want to eat meat deep down and that it would be easy to do. I haven't eaten meat for 18 years and I will never eat it.

My banding dietician does not recommend limiting carbs. There are a couple of at-goal bandsters here who didn't cut out carbs. There is another thread on here where I have posted a million (vegan) Protein ideas. Do a search for vegan/vegetarian and you'll find it. Otherwise I'll look it up later.

I am a vegan BTW. I saw the dietician today and she was very happy with my choices.

I don't want to say ignore you doctor but insist on the fact that you are a vegetarian. If he can't help you with food choices, he should refer you to someone who can.