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

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! 💯

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. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

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! 💗😊

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.

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.

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

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 RU-vid! We WLS patients need to hear the truth. Amen! I've seen so many WLS patients on RU-vid 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!

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 👍

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!!👋

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 ❤

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.

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!!!

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.

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

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.

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

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

6 days post-op so glad I'm here

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

I’m hooked on Dr. V. He’s so real. It’s refreshing.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Treat your sleeve like a baby. So true!!! Ppl need to know that the liquid phrase will go on for another month. Be prepared!

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!

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.😊

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!!

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

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

I just love the "yall" and "amens"

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. 🙁

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

I had a notebook, 6 dietitian visits, plus 2 hours long before surgery, and another before going home from surgery. Plus on call if questions. Tons of test before she would do it, and even after more test and tests before going home. Mirco protein, fat (sat/ non sat), carbs ( good /bad). Lol I love my surgeon amy johnson pikeville,ky

This guy is a rockstar. He wouldn't be the best guy to invite to a tailgate party, but cool none the less. Amen??????

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

Your mind is very very powerful! - Dr. V

I had gastric bypass in 2012. It is now 2019. I concur with Dr. V and have grown to practice most of his advice through experiencing what does not come back up and what does not hurt. Dry white meat chicken, pork chops, steak, and dry ribs all HURT me still. Eating one bite too much ends up in pain and no relief until I throw up! Small portions! Stop when your stomach tells you to. Cooked veggies, fruits, grilled fish, scallops, crab, shrimp and occasionally filet mignon. I do eat applesauce, small curd cottage cheese, semi soft cheese, sometimes a pudding or a jello. However I do enjoy ground beef or steak umms. I am once again getting out my little cocktail spoon, fork, and tiny dishes and bowls and go back to those days. I want to lose more weight and for sure I want to lose what I have gained. I gained 8 pounds last year! I lost 120 pounds since the surgery. I want to give up sugar. I drink decaf cappucino and it is my achilles heel. I want to kick that habit. I want to lose 50 more pounds but I will have so much hangover, I don't know if I really NEED to lose 50 more pounds.I now believe in you Dr. V. and hopefully I will meet you in Vegas in 2020. I am buying your book! I'd like to send you my photo of my hangover and get your opinion if I look like a candidate for the pandectomy. I doubt a doctor can convince Medicare to pay for it. I am willing to pay for it if I need to. Vanity, not likeing what I see in the mirror when unclothed, those are reasons to spend the money and take the risk of surgery. I am a lot better than I was 100 pounds ago! I wish I had lost it withough the surgery but I was a diabetic on a pump (no more) and was wheelchair bound so exercise was not an option as I had no pool access.

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👏👏👏

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

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

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

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.

Amen! Even now I know that I cannot eat animal proteins. I wish I could but my body has never digested them well. I eat plant proteins. Soy, veggies.... I just struggle with emotional eating and portion control. I have degenerative discs and am struggling with pain daily down both legs and use a cane. I’m only 38. This is just not a life. I’m at 285 and am getting my sleeve surgery in the next 6 months. This is going the be the shift to help me have momentum to move forward. Smarts on veggie soup purées! Tomorrow I’ll start doing a green drink again. I totally got out of that habit and used to love it. Yogurt is “cow mucus” 🤢 filled with sugar. It’s one of the best things to never eat again.

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

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

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

This is easily the greatest video on youtube about what you should eat post OP. LISTEN TO THIS MANS ADVICE!!!! PLEASE!! I had my surgery April 16th 2018 and I'm down about 130lbs. I still can't even eat half the shit recommended to me simply BECAUSE of the "Texture" Of things. I definitely can't eat shrimp... Too rubbery. Tuna? no problem. Salmon? no problem... chicken? Not a chance. Beef? Very hard if it's not . Pork sausages? They're the primary source of protein for my diet lately just because of how easy they are to chew and swallow. Also don't depend on protein shakes... At least I can't. I feel violently ill drinking them. I can't digest whey protein for some reason, it makes me phlegm up and puke. People think getting surgery is the easy way out... It's been fucking rough man. Not being able to eat properly has been strange, almost depressing, but it does get better. The first 2 months were absolute hell trying to figure out what I can eat without feeling sick. But on the other hand... This "Tool" I've been given? It's saved my life and I'm grateful as fuck. Thanks for this video dude. Really appreciate you taking the time to make this. This is a gem of knowledge!

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.

I’m so so happy to find you - your the best!!! 💋💋💪💪

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.

I'm in Cincinnati Ohio and this is how my program was. I had surgery 5weeks ago I met my surgeon 1 time for 30 minutes before and 3 weeks after I had a follow up appt. I did have nutrition classes 3 total. Now I'm on my own. Also I,have 4 phases. Each last 1 month. Liquid, puree, soft, regular .

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

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

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

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.

Toughen up buttercup!!! 👍🏾💪🏾 thank you dr V

Your vlogs are excellent!! I am about to embark on my own bariatric surgery journey in 2 months. I really enjoy your no nonsense common sense approach. Genius mate 🤘 feel more equiped on post op. Thank u, Ive just subscribed😊 knowledge is power

This is the best information I have across in a long time to deal with my lifestyle after WLS... Thank You Dr. V... I really think this guy is awesome!!!

This guy is a good human being.

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

I'm from the UK. I had my sleeve 12th July 2019. I had it done on the NHS so no cost. Our programmes are very good, it takes over 12 months to to finally get on the list. And then you wait about 8-12 months for your surgery. We were given a booklet that explained everything about the surgery to the diet. Post surgery my stages of eating are 2 weeks fluid diet 1 week puree 1 week soft/mashable, the end of the week start gradually eating more solid food. Our list of foods were great, I didnt have any complaints.

😂🤣😂😂🤣when you said "salad is just a bunch of shit put together"I died you're like don't be dumb 😭😭😭😭😭

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

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.

Im from South Africa, I still have a good support system, afterwards I still see the dietitian every 3 months get blood work done, all the patients are on a whatsapp support group, Dr Opperman and his team is realy amazing!

I’m ten years post weight loss surgery, and a firm believer patients/people need to take ownership. I did liquids for 6 weeks and the rest was common sense. Thank you 💕💕

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

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.

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