Beef Jerky

Laura_S
on 3/7/15 3:31 pm

VSG on 03/17/15

I notice a lot of people mentioning beef jerky as a snack they enjoy. I am pre-op and had assumed this was something I would have to give up due to the stringy dry texture. Are most of you able to tolerate it and if so when and how much?

Thanks!

Laura

WereYorkie
on 3/7/15 3:38 pm

VSG on 05/11/15

That's what I thought too... I think these people may be like a year or two out of surgery.

Daelcare
on 3/7/15 8:13 pm - Easley, SC

VSG on 10/27/14

You can have it...takes forever to chew!! Hence the chew slowly!! I tried it about a month out....wasn't my thing, but if you like it, it's some good protein.

5'5" 64 year old; HW 219; SW 199; CW 129; GW 145ish (original)...now on to "ideal" (138)...got that...now a few spare (132)...got that one, too! Now for the 120's!! Made them...now for the "dream" weight...125! Well, that one's proving to be a little tougher!

Dan1962
on 3/7/15 9:42 pm - Syracuse, NY

VSG on 09/23/14

I'm able to tolerate anything now so I use the trader joe's jerky as they have many flavors and its lower in sodium. When I was given the green light for solid foods, I used jack links tender bites. Its more moist and easier to get down. I never ate more than an ounce at a time.

TeashaLorna
on 3/7/15 10:37 pm - Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada

I was almost two years out before I could tolerate it.

Dr Ponce de Leon Mexico VSG 4 Jun 12. I lost 57 lbs on my own before having a VSG. This is by far the best thing I have ever done for myself.

NateH
on 3/7/15 11:06 pm

VSG on 09/26/14

I have an ounce everyday at work for my snack. I only get the Whole Foods variety as it has the lowest calories and sodium. It has 11 proteins per ounce and only 60 calories.

HW: 450
SW: 428 9/26/14
Reached 'normal' BMI (24.9) with a weight of 199.9: 2/5/2016

iloveravens
on 3/7/15 11:28 pm

RNY on 08/13/14

I was always amazed too at how many people were eating it seeing as it's so dry - so I tried it. I have no problems with it. I ate a lot of it around months 3-4 to get protein in. I'm a little over it now. :) xoxo

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

GooseGirl
on 3/8/15 1:08 am

VSG on 10/30/14 with

I'm 17 weeks out and have no issues with Beef Jerky. I have been eating it for weeks. I think it's one of those foods that some people have issue with and others don't.

T Hagalicious Rebel
Brown
on 3/8/15 3:13 am - Brooklyn

VSG on 04/25/14

When I was cleared for solids I ate it. I chewed the hell out of it when I first started, but now not as much, no problems, but it does have a lot of salt, so usually I up my water intake. It might be a hit or miss thing for some people.