You have been an immense inspiration and to say that I have shared many of your thoughts, dreams and fears would be an understatement. I am rendered almost, almost mind you , speechless at how helpful I have found you to be.
— John T.

What a gift you are! As you talk about your experience, your honesty and gut level feelings make this new lifestyle achievable for me. Thank you so much for your experience, strength and hope.
— Tammy D.

You are so honest, true and to the core — I love it. You provide an enlightening reminder that, although food is a big part of our lives — it's not the only part of it. I feel blessed
— Terri

Through Thick and Thin #19 (April 17, 2003)

How I've Solved My Fruit & Vegetable Problem

In my first five months post-op, I had done absolutely everything my WLS doctor asked me to do – except for one glaring omission. I just couldn't find a way to eat my five recommended daily servings of both fruit and vegetables. I wasn't being rebellious or deliberately self-sabotaging. I just couldn't figure out how to squeeze this important nutritional source into my tiny tummy.

My reconstituted stomach hasn't done well with raw fruit or vegetables, and cooked vegetables filled me with gas and discomfort. I'm also aware that cooked fruits and vegetables tend to be overprocessed or overcooked, and thus lack much of the nutrition provided by fresh, raw fruits and vegetables. Finally, and most importantly, between my protein shakes and focus upon protein at dinner, there simply isn't enough room in my stomach, or time in my day, to consume foods from this corner of the nutrition triangle, even if I know how vital they are to my health and fitness and how important it is for me to fulfill this “should”.

I had still managed – with a prudent food plan, minimizing calories, and maximizing calorie burn through vigorous daily exercise – to lose more than 100 pounds (now, two years out, more than 180 pounds, half of my starting body weight) in my first five months after surgery.

Then I found a product that responds to my special needs as a WLS patient!

If you're experiencing problems or frustrations consuming the nutrition you need from fruits and vegetables, I invite you to check out the wealth of information about this product available at my website, or at www.juiceplus.com/+gg09045.

I hope that you'll find this as satisfying and useful as I have. I'd welcome hearing from you about whether or not you have a “fruit and vegetable problem”, like I do, and what solutions have worked for you. You can email me with questions or comments at glenn@weightlosssurgerycoach.com.

Thanks and take care...

Glenn

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