Vegan Diet After Weight Loss Surgery: Can You Do It? | Dr. Garth Davis

Many patients who have had weight loss surgery can still healthfully eat a plant-based diet. Dr. Garth Davis, a bariatric surgery specialist from Houston Methodist, joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll with insight on how a plant-based diet and lifestyle chance can increase the chances of patients maintaining dramatic weight loss long term. Chuck has used the surgery in conjunction with a healthier diet and lifestyle to maintain a nearly 300-pound weight loss for well over 10 years. Topics Discussed - Protein after weight loss surgery - Fiber, gas, and bloating - Nutrient absorption and supplements - Obtaining nutrients from food with less emphasis on supplements - What supplements WLS patients may still need - Cognitive behavioral therapy for long-term success - Is abstinence necessary from ultraprocessed and junk food? - And more! — — UPCOMING EVENTS — — Exam Room LIVE with the Esselstyn Family Tickets: https://bit.ly/ERLiveinDC23 Who: Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn with Ann, Rip, and Jane. Plus, Dr. Neal Barnard and Chuck Carroll When: Nov. 7, 2023 Where: National Press Club in Washington, DC — — FOLLOW US — — Dr. Garth Davis Proteinaholic Book: https://amzn.to/3sx7Ec1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgarthdavis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drgarth/ — — — Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChuckCarrollWLC Facebook: http://wghtloss.cc/ChuckFacebook — — — Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm — — — 5-Star Success: Share Your Story Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy ​​ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 — — — Share the Show Please subscribe and give the show a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or many other podcast providers. Don't forget to share it with a friend for inspiration!