beef sits like lead.... - ThinnerTimes

Losin'it · 07-02-2005, 04:32 PM

whenever I try beef in any form (blenderized w/ potato, in beefaroni) it sits like lead in my pouch after about a thumbnail's worth. Uggh! Chicken is near as bad. The only protein-type 'food' I tolerate well is salmon or tuna or crab.....all blenderized with something. Protein drinks (esp Perfect Start) are also easy on the pouch.....

Sound normal?

Barbarajo · 07-03-2005, 06:06 AM

Colleen,

I am not sure about what your doctor told you. But our handbook says no beef until 3-4 even 6 months out.

When you do eat it, which should not be now. You have to cut it up in extra small pieces and chew it more than anything else.

I am one of the lucky ones who can eat beef. Steak is my friend. But not everyone can handle eating beef.

HAMPTON5555 · 07-03-2005, 11:08 AM

Yep, Just like Barb says!!

I can eat beef also, but it must be chewed up really well and quite moist and tender like all other types of meat. (still have trouble w/ chicken)

You are only 4 weeks out, I think I was still on mashed beans at that point.

Do be careful, I recently had meat get stuck and had to vomit. My own fault for eating too fast, but I am over 6 months out. You are really a newbie. Also, does'nt beef aroni have pasta? I do not eat pasta. Empty calories and too filling.

Leave room for the good stuff. Protien, veggies and fruit!!!

Good Luck!!

Rain

LizardQueen · 07-03-2005, 12:32 PM

I had that problem at first but it has past. Small bits and chew, chew, chew. Also, I would leave out the potato (They sit like lead in my pouch) and no pasta either it'll feel like you have ate a bowling ball.

Losin'it · 07-03-2005, 07:55 PM

Thanks, Ladies!

I appreciate the feedback. I feel like my nutritional resources here are not the greatest..... I will be going to a bariatric support group, (first since my surg) on Tues., and hope to get more diet info.

I really appreciate all the effort you do to support everyone. This forum feels really comfortable. Thanks again!

Colleen

katlover66 · 07-04-2005, 08:58 AM

Remeber to marinate whatever meat you cook. This helps make it more tender and will melt in your mouth. I started with shredded beef cooked in the crockpot with a marinade that included Merlot. It melted in my mouth. I am 19 months out and still cannot eat porkloin. I can eat ham, bacon and sausage but I cannot stomach porkloin, shredded pork or even pork chops. Chicken is best baked in the oven skinless marinated overnight and at a degree between 375-400 for no more than 30 minutes. this strips should be baked at 375 for 25 minutes.
I hope this helps.