Dr. V. Masterclass: What To Eat After Weight Loss Surgery

[@Bgoodie]

I know this video is from 5 yrs ago, but my God, am I glad I randomly scrolled into it. This is such great info. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@yvetteneal6431]

That is an excellent way to think of my stomach! It's like a newborn baby, you wouldn't feed a baby steak and fries! 💗😊

[@uzis4life]

Challenge excepted lol

[@dawnmason9558]

We need to wean ourselves like a new born onto food same as a baby.

[@mr.greenjeans8323]

That baby can't wait to grow up..i don't eat alot of fries but steak is my meat of choice..i am very conscious what I put into my body but a steak and steamed vegetables a green salad is a normal meat sometimes chicken or fish sometimes pork but steak being my favorite who can afford steak everyday

[@Isuzutruck.2000]

I got a little book.

[@KingChrisMcLean]

@@uzis4life lmfaooooo exactly!

[@rosiejenks5802]

I just love your videos ❣️ After my husbands weight loss surgery he started buying lobster tails and high quality meats because he only eats a small portion and it’s quality not quantity like before‼️ he’s just changed his way of thinking. We also split meals at restaurants.

[@HistoryHighwithLisaMarrie]

I just got sleeved 5 days ago and that's my plan to only buy high quality meats and fish.

[@edwinmendezforlife]

Didn’t get the surgery but I followed this diet and I’ve lost 85lbs! I pretty much followed someone recovering from surgery and then went into the 2-6 months and have stayed there for the last 5 months should be down another 2-3 pounds a week and April 6th 2022 would be a full year! Why did I do it this way? It’s a psychological endeavor you have to be able to make those changes and keep them sustainable or you will simply revert back to the habits you had before a surgery! The change happens upstairs in your head! 💯

[@SharonGirl317]

I love you Dr. V! I wish my surgeon spoke to me the way you are speaking now. My surgeon wanted me to exercise shortly after my surgery. My instincts told me that my stomach was not ready for exercise. I'm so glad I've found you on KZbin! We WLS patients need to hear the truth. Amen! I've seen so many WLS patients on KZbin complaining that they regret having the surgery. Are you crazy! This is one of the greatest accomplishments of my life. It's work and I work at it everyday. I decide on what exercise I will do for the day and what meals I will have for the day. Taking care of myself is forever. Thank you for breaking it down. It makes my daily life so much easier. Please continue providing us with your great knowledge!

[@legganator]

Hi Sharon it says you commented a year ago. I hope you are doing good!

[@gmailemail671]

Sharon girl is Dr V still In Albuquerque New Mexico it's beautiful there I've been all over New Mexico it's Really Nice 😊 Love New Mexico 🌮🌮🌮🏜️🏜️🏜️

[@deborahlefever7044]

Amen

[@user-hz9st2zc5k]

Surgery is tomorrow, gastric sleeve, I’m 26 female, bmi 41%, and I’m sooooo excited! 9/28/23

[@beautifulaltogether2224]

How did it go? Are you satisfied with the results?

[@find3641]

I am a fan of Dr V.. have been since pre op and now post op 3 weeks. When I feel overwhelmed and unsure I revisit the video that applies to the phase/stage I am in and it helps so much because Dr V provides knowledge and perspective to keep one on track. Thanks Dr V

[@maryouellette2687]

I'm so glad I watched this video before my surgery. I'll be sending more people to his videos.

[@maryouellette2687]

I'm already planning my to make my pureed carrot and potato soup for after my surgery, so it will be portioned out and ready to go.

[@DoctorVuong]

AWESOME. THANKS!

[@maryouellette2687]

I had my surgery on Fev 26, 2024. And I'm doing so well. Thanks again for helping me be prepared!

[@Florita111]

This man is fantastic. I’m not a weight loss surgery patient, but I have some weight to lose and I’m watching all of his videos. “You can eat whatever you like, but you gotta be ready to deal with the consequences”. Bam!! Accountability is everything.

[@tiffanyRN504]

Surgery Monday!...so glad I found these videos.

[@AL-mv9sb]

My mind is very powerful. So true... thank you. Sadly, my family is not supportive. Thank goodness for your video, it gave me hope, you are my Mentor 👍

[@AngelaAneleKanu]

Am having my gastric sleeve in April, and I'm happy I came across your teaching. I really appreciate 🙏

[@shelleybarnes4149]

OMG Dr. V...can I get another AMEN!

[@donnabrunet6634]

Eat the filet mignon. Why? Because you're worth it!! Almost a tear jerker moment!

[@moonbearmama]

I am a vegetarian & this makes perfect sense. My RD insisted I eat sugar free puddings & instant breakfasts (nothing but chemicals) in the soft/liquid stage. I am figuring it out & managing just fine. Going to read & listen to everything Dr V is about. Thanks so much.

[@lovefortruth3414]

One of my favorite meals (losing weight without wls) is to dice up an avocado and sautee it only slightly in a tbsp of avocado oil or butter (pinch of salt optional based on taste and sodium needs). Plate it and cover it to keep warm. Fry 2 eggs sunny side up or over easy. Lay them gently on top of the avocado. Sautee 1/4-1/2 cup fresh or frozen spinach and lay it on top of the eggs. Add a lite salt and pepper (again, optional). It is a one pan meal that only takes a few minutes and is packed with healthy fats and proteins, vitamin D3, griffonia,folate, and so many other nutrients. And it's filling.

[@HeavyToModified]

Just had my gastric sleeve yesterday been watching you for months! Thank you so much!

[@jaydixon6842]

I found a Dr. V video about a week ago and I’ve been binge watching everything I can find. I’m 3 years out, my bariatric team told me to do everything Dr. V says not to do. We even had an hour long group discussion on pouch reset. After watching Dr. V I’m frustrated, feel I have to learn all over again, and have lost confidence in my team. I’ve been back in track for 2 weeks lost 7 lbs of the 40 I regained this year. Thank you Dr. V

[@veronicamarthinsen6951]

Vegan here, and I love this video!! Love this guy! Thank you!

[@kimberlyrange4873]

My mind is very powerful ‼️‼️‼️

[@jvjdrn]

I had my sleeve done one week ago and I want to continue on this journey the smart way, so I’m glad I found this channel. Just ordered the book, too.

[@darlenearagon6735]

I just got home today from having the sleeve and I have had a good experience no problem some pain but by third day no pain just tender no shoulder pain no air or gas. Everyone has different experiences.And alot of people are scared of going under its so safe and it's the easy part. My hardest part was recover but it took about 45 minutes to get the pain and some nausea under control. But so far doing great.

[@emmaleechase613]

Keep us posted

[@AshedPotatoes77]

How's your recovery going? I'm getting my sleeve next week!

[@breeanncampos6003]

I just had vsg and I was already a pescatarian...I was struggling so much with all the chemicals they were telling me to eat. Thank you ao much for making these videos. You're speaking to my soul ❤

[@deepsoul3256]

I just love the "yall" and "amens"

[@sltgirl219]

Amen?!!! He’s funny!

[@slbanks190]

Right! 😂

[@normaondina9687]

You're very right because the doctor only gave me a notebook and I'm reading yes it's just playing most of it

[@saragodlove5731]

Had a packet and pamphlet. The first 8 weeks were items that were laid out that you could have. However once you are past the 8 weeks is where the struggle of what to eat happened. Putting it together in meals that meet what I need.

[@NiaWalkingInFavor]

You just explained something I never knew

[@deborahlefever7044]

I’m eleven days post sleeve op and a friend told me to look you up. So glad I did!!! I have lost over thirty lbs since I started this journey. Lately I’m very tired and shakey. I’ll be ordering your books to be successful in this new chapter in life! Very excited to learn more and Thank you for your program on textures! Great information!!👋

[@mrazzy2768]

Very true! I’m almost 4 weeks post op and am confused as to WHAT I can eat. Right now I am on plastic fork tender foods.

[@dulceestrada7782]

Wow I’m a month out, you really changed the way I see food different now and what to eat. Thank you! 🥺💛💛

[@brendadavis9393]

6 days post-op so glad I'm here

[@IftheShewfits]

I had the average program. That said, from day one I knew in my soul that this was my journey and I had to take ownership of it. So from day 1 (6 months before surgery) I started to try new foods. Revolutionary! I learned new cooking techniques and I *changed my palate* so that I now enjoy healthier foods and I know which foods have what nutrition. While the pamphlet I got didn't really help much I already had assumed the responsibility for how to succeed. I'm the one who's going to put whatever in my mouth... not them. I'm going to live with the results... not them. Would it have been nice to get more support? Sure. But it came down to me in the end. 7 months out, 2lbs from a normal BMI. Never stalled. Loving life!!!

[@jemmawhitehouse1043]

🎉 amazing 👏 x

[@alisatripiciano9813]

I'm 11 years out, I had very little education & no follow up. I'm researching & learning everything now for the first time. I didn't even know protein was such a big deal! What a shame.

[@mariacromero]

Did you have any issues with not having enough protein? I’m trying to figure out if it’s possible for me to do this as a vegetarian or vegan.

[@thewoofamily8951]

I love you Dr. Vuong! You are so fun and down to earth! Warmest, most spiritual and caring surgeon I have ever encountered!

[@dmzl4639]

I just had surgery on 3/24/2021, so glad I found you.

[@mariacromero]

I could not place where I have heard Dr. V.’s voice before and it finally clicked at the end of the video! If you close your eyes, he has the same tone in his voice as actor Edward Norton!

[@stephanwilliams5818]

Thank you Doctor V. I had my surgery done 3 days ago and I am glad I found your videos I am learning a lot... Thanks!

[@BarbBeeGirl]

I love your no nonsense, keep it simple explanations. Thank you for cutting through the BS to get to the real info that we need. Just ordered your book!

[@Oubaitori_Aroids]

I wish I had known all this before my surgery.😩 I’d love to start over.

[@bdlimea7018]

Why? What do you feel you did wrong?

[@nanettemosser1867]

So happy I came across this video! I just had gastric bypass one week ago today. Yes, I have the binder with all of the pages in it, but it’s only slightly useful. This video made me understand so much more than an hour with a dietitian. Amen!

[@gretadavis7944]

Dr. V, I am a "two-timer" patient. What does that mean you ask? I had a RNY bypass on 11-9-2001. I just recently had a revision on my RNY on 3-15-19. Now that I am much older, I seem to be struggling more now than I did back in 2001 with my eating and especially drinking enough water. I am sitting at work watching your videos and I am blown away, by all of your videos! Do you have a video or book on how long you should be on each stage of foods? I have my surgeon's instructions, but I would like to compare them to yours. My fear is that after almost 15 years again, mine will stretch back out and I don't mind having this revision over, but WHY WOULD I DO THAT TO MYSELF A 3RD TIME?.....Thank you for your suggestions and direction. You are a true blessing.

[@normaondina9687]

I guess you're right that's what I have Irish Irish program which is The Notebook

[@carlaspurlock8752]

I def had the Average WL Program. My program was also closed and the surgeon moved to Florida and left not only me but several patients with no support. We have one surgeon and one program at another hospital in my area but this surgeon refuses to see any of my surgeon's patients. Thankyou Dr V, you hav taught me so much more than I learned during the entire time I struggled to lose the first 50 lbs, psych eval, and dietary class's. Thankyou for doing these video's! I found your video's by chance and now I tell everyone about your channel.

[@user-hz9st2zc5k]

“I’m telling you, you’re worth it” very powerful. ❤❤❤

[@divinediva_]

Dr. V, great video! I wish you would have started with "IF you can't do the liquid phase don't have wls!" There are so many in my wls groups that complain constantly about this- even those that were informed beforehand. It is crazy! On another note, I went through a weight loss program with a nutritionist for over a year before surgery, but their goal was for me to avoid bariatric surgery. I stopped talking about it with them because they started every sentence with "All you have to do is..." :/ I learned about bariatric choices once I connected with my surgeon and received guidelines. I think we have to be proactive and seek out and ask specific questions beyond our surgical handouts. A local support group has been helpful for me because it is run by the nutritionist and psychologist.

[@kaybee5445]

You are so right. It is so annoying listening to people complain about a liquid diet. They complain about a pre-surgical liquid diet they complain about a post-surgical liquid diet and my thought is you're willing to put your life at risk to have a surgical procedure but you can't deal with a clear liquid diet or a full liquid diet for 3 weeks

[@cgoody9913]

@@kaybee5445 Pre surgery I didn't stick to the liquid much, but after I did.

[@allthingsmyriah]

Your mind is very very powerful! - Dr. V

[@nursemandyd778]

Thank you so much for using the reasoning in your teaching. "protect the suture line" I am pre op 5mo out and a R.N. so I really appreciate how you teach!!

[@evam.2101]

THANK YOU DR.VUONG FOR THE TEXTURE SCALE!! ❤😘

[@laurzee]

My favorite thing he said, "See salad is just a bunch of shit put together..." THANK YOU! EXACTLY!

[@Justiclaoj]

I totally needed to see this! I’m 11 days post op.

[@lioness5953]

Doctor this was exactly my experience.. I was on my own after sleeve surgery. I have regained 50 lbs. Bc I overate carbs mostly. I am now resetting and restarting using your program.😊

[@cuteintellect3691]

This was awesome!! This sleeve life is hard to adjust but he provides some great facts, suggestions and advice.

[@Immichou]

I'm a week away from sleeve. I have a final 1 hour group appointment the day before my surgery. What you discribed..folder, pre-op, post op for a few weeks and that's about it. Here to learn.

[@sashabrown3482]

This is my first time watching and I must say I love your personality and the way you deliver your content.

[@latashaevans1384]

I am 1 week post op gastric sleeve and I am glad I saw this. Thank you

[@heather5391]

This video made me buy your book! You are awesome. I wish you were my doctor you seem so easy to talk too!

[@mnn6494]

Heather same here...I bought his book halfway through this video. Fantastic info!

[@madseasonboy]

I'm having surgery in October this video is helping me to get ready thanks dr v

[@argyleboi3797]

I'm getting mine done in Oct as well. He's helping not to freak out over it. Good luck.😊

[@cookiek2915]

Me too

[@nanahopeDale]

Me too! And I've just found Dr V and he definitely makes a lot of sense

[@vsgglamour2913]

How was surgery!? I had vsg September 20 2019

[@annarusznica6778]

I’m more then 2 months after my surgery. I love to watch this doctor

[@rhondabrown8859]

This really helps alot. I've moved up a stage but my body says stay in mushy stage for a little while longer. Some foods still aren't comfortable going down. Thanks so much for this video.

[@drredsays8801]

Nobody explained this to me…no literature…no plans or goals. I wasn’t an over eater, but I had violent colitis. I’ve kept everything off for 24 years. Thanks for your advice. Blessings

[@candicers7697]

Ribeye is the best cut.

[@charlottenixon6792]

I'm 30 days post op sleeve and I've been trying canned chicken breast and was wondering why it felt heavy and wrong. Now I know. This was eye opening. Thanks!

[@pinklight911]

This guy is a good human being.

[@kimshuler7272]

Awesome, awesome video! You chared some of the most important info for me. I'll be buying your book. And no cussing! Yay! Thank you for both!

[@JS-rn7km]

Love Dr V telling it like it is. Keep up the good work you are doing

[@joycengomba9670]

Am a week out of surgery and a already on stage 2 by dietien. Damn i can't get down anything, felt so sick. Thanks to your video doc, am back on liquids.

[@misswendydc4960]

Dear docter vuong i had my operation now 7weeks ago and lost 27kilo but i can only eat the mushifoods,some days even water is not going and i lived two weeks on bad foods again,just a bad habbit i gues,anyways i still cant eat bread or toast,any kind of meat just a bite of white fish made me throw up for a half hour,...your schedule was realy helping me though🤔the mind can be very powerful but it can be very tricky too🥺but every time i fall of my path ...i watch your videos,and it gets me back on track ❤i just watched it eating cheetos,and throw them out in the garbage,thanks for inspiring me over and over again ❤🤩🤣 your the best and keep on inspiring people over the world👏👏👏

[@wifeymommy739]

Just subscribed. Post op and I love shit to be said like it is. Love,love love this. Thank you. Amazing.

[@BeLLaVeNuS8553]

So happy to see this my surgeon actually gave me your book.. 🥰 love it..

[@PeterShadowThieves]

Dr. V, I frankly did not believe you when you said people stop on their way home from the hospital to purchase and eat fast food. However, I just heard from a woman in my support group that 8 days out she was craving meat and ate a chicken nugget. I was amazed. I'll never doubt you again.

[@HistoryHighwithLisaMarrie]

Back when I was first banded I started a Yahoo group and became somewhat close with someone. On her way home from the hospital she went straight to McDonald's. The same week she was eating rice and all kinds of stuff and then complained that the surgery didn't work because she could eat anything she wanted. SMH

[@nicolegrey5548]

Yea I been watching your video for 1 years ..yea I’m having surgery Jan 13,2020

[@nicolegrey5548]

Are you scare to have vsg

[@Dragonfly_vbz]

Did you do it?

[@hannahbellxoxo2414]

How are you doing xx

[@SolarGlenn]

This is a MUST to watch ... preferably preop!!

[@coachschwab53]

So glad I found you. I'm 6 1/2 out. SW 268 SW245 GW 130. You are so right, I walked out after surgery with a book. I never got to my goal. Lowest 158. Regained 30. The Dr sat when I went in for my 1 year visit, whatever you are doing keep it up. Cant get it together anymore. 🙁

[@chunkyfunk8818]

I had to participate in a 6 month weight management class at the neighbor hospital that is connected to my surgeons office. I only met personally with a nutritionist 2 weeks post-op, but my program included the 6 month program

[@ja9204]

Chunky Funk I wish my program included something like that. I only had to see the nutritionist once, two weeks before my surgery. I love my surgeon, I really trust him, I just wish he included more education before surgery.

[@ja9204]

And after for that matter.

[@animeya12]

I’m having surgery in two weeks.. these videos are great.

[@SerenityOffGridHomesteadMaine]

I just had mine Tuesday!

[@Mikeyjohncronin]

I love your humour and the way you make it soooooo simple. Thank you for your time.

[@larynilsamedina5308]

THank you for sharing. I know it's been a long time since you made this but I just had surgery and it has come in handy and I'm glad you are an actual Surgeon.

[@they_call_me_deb1264]

Thank You Dr V!! Its 2023, getting ready for my gastric skeeve surgery. This method is going to help me. Thank you!

[@FemmiGirlz]

💕👏 Everyone needs to hear this not just weight loss people. Great advice. Love your work!!! Thanks Doc.

[@fat2thenewu754]

Thanks for the video, I am about to be 6 months out.

[@nesco7615]

I just had my gastric sleeve one week out. I had a 12 week course 1 hour classes. Psych evaluation, and a couple of support classes.

[@anchoredlight3027]

I really like Dr.V......he is so likable and relatable.

[@debbeattie605]

I love how real you are. And tell it like it is with food + food quality.

[@tammynesbit4352]

I'm so glad i came across DUC C. Vuong. Im about to get weight loss surgery. Learning everything on this weight loss surgery. Life style change. What to expect.

[@CorenaGaroutte]

U should add another scale for a differant perspective. Some people might find it easier to imagine the texture scale referenced to age. Newborn = new born = liquid 1 on texture, 6 month old = 2 on texture (mushy), 12 months = 3 on the texture, 2 y old = 4 on texture, 3-4 year old...... That could be a differant perspective for those that ask " silly" questions

[@diamondback2295]

I did 2 visits with my pcp. 3 phone calls with the surgeons office then a meet n greet with the surgeon the day before surgery. No education on diet. If it weren’t for this channel I’d be LOST. THank you Dr. V.

[@mp2892]

Outstanding presentation, makes total sense

[@ResilientAlways]

I was scheduled for a class with the nutritionist before surgery, she/he didn't show up for class. I figured it wasn't that important and went on with the surgery. I never had a clue on what and how to eat after surgery. I never knew how vital protein was in my weight loss journey. I kept wondering why I wasn't losing weight immediately. My weight loss was slow, it was because of my lack of nutritional knowledge. I'm buying your book, Dr. V! Wow, awesome video! Thank you

[@Kelsey-es1vb]

thanks for the video! I'm newly post op. I don't want to mess this up!

[@helenshenton5758]

Hi how are you getting on?

[@briansmith8846]

What a cool Doc you are; as an older nurse I appreciate the tough talk. Great talk. Approaching my Sleeve Nov. 13, 2019. I have lost 6 pounds in pre-op. Plus I see you have wrist bruises, so I bet you do karate too! I used to get those all the time.

[@helenshenton5758]

Hi Brian, I have applied for surgery.How are you getting on?

[@Ribgirl]

DUC I love I you just broke that thang all d way down for me. I am 10 days as of god. Sir before I came across your blog I was by Very very lost💪🏾 I’m binge watching your videos and ordering some of your books from Amazon thank you!!!!

[@TERRISTRAWN]

Preach it.. This is so ture.. If you can't do the liquid diet you don't need the surgery.. Baby steps people... By the way you are spot on. Love your vlogs

[@Jas2davir]

my doctor put me on a 1 month liquid diet before my surgery, i had 0 consultation with a therapist or a dietitian, in fact he discouraged it saying would be a waste of money 2 years have passed i lost about 110 pounds but idk how to lose more weight... Now I'm here watching these videos to try and figure out what I missed. Sure my doctor teaches specialist students in university but I really wished i had better pre and post information.

[@pvillelde]

I sat through the nutrition classes which told me nothing. Insurance required. I was handed a pamphlet telling me the stages of liquid, pureed, etc after surgery. My surgeon pushes vegetarian and Mediterranean diet. He is wonderful, but never really elaborated. Was always pleased with my loss, but I always thought it should be more. Now I am 5 years out and dealing with my 20 lb regain. Thank you for this video.

[@t.mckinney5859]

I really enjoy your videos. I have nothing to offer you, I want to start my own journey. I grew up in the south with certain patterns of eating. I am a new nurse and my body is struggling to keep up from my own doings and neglect. I have a lot of mental work to do, my insurance with my new job starts in march. I dont really know how to start with the process of getting surgery, I know I need support and teachers to relearn a new life style. We have a bariatric center here in knoxville I will be contacting in march. Your videos are helping me know what to expect and I appreciate how upfront and honest you are.

[@tamarab54]

Six months of nutrition classes and an education binder is what I received in Lancaster, Ohio.

[@irissandtke7673]

Thank you Dr.V. This is a verry good explanation. I,m going to have a GBP in 1, 5 weeks. Looking for some info on you tube in my own language, found nothing. And found you're video. Greetings from the Netherlands

[@angelmason23]

Scheduled for my info session appointment and this guy is giving me ALL THE KEYS!

[@jerzeygirl757]

Super helpful... I hear so much about ppl not being able to hold down foods and after seeing this explains a lot... Your baby needs time to heal and deal.... Lol No need to rush... Stick with what feels good.... I am scheduled for RNY in a week and a half... Thank you

[@aquafina6544]

Yea during the preliminary stuff they had me on south beach diet i lost 22lbs b4 surgery and gave me some handouts. I didnt get any council after. It was a joke and still is. Im post op 8mos. I got info off line bcus they sent me home with nothing. During hospital stay i had to have family bring me protien shakes and pudding. They gave me powdered soup tea and jello. I developed my own plan according to what i could consume. 2wk liquids 2wks soft was all they told me. 48oz liquid. Dr v you are such a blessing