I personally have not had this surgery.  However, I do know some people that have had this kind of surgery.  One woman that I know that had this surgery has had her life turned completely upside down as a result of this medical procedure.

To begin with, she was not given a specific list of any fruits, vegetables, or meats that she could or couldn't eat.  It was a very slow, painful process of trial and error.  Before the surgery, my friend could eat a salad whenever she wanted.  Now, she can't eat a salad.  Eating this gives her extreme constipation and then gas.

My friend can eat chicken,...