How long before you could eat chicken and steak?

My VSG was one month ago.  How long before you could eat a piece of chicken or filet mignon?  I tried baked chicken this week and had to stop after 3 very small, well chewed bites.  Just curious how long it took you to be able to eat chicken.  I'm dreaming about filet mignon but don't want to attempt too soon.....

When I was cleared to eat regular food, I had no problem eating anything.  But the amounts were tiny.  It was an ounce to an ounce and a half of dense protein.  And I kept it moist, either through cooking (crockpot) or by lubing (sauces).

I second what emelar said above.  I could eat chicken in very small amounts, and well-sauced because everything feels too dry at first - I think I used BBQ sauce at first, but I'm a little more restrictive with that now (maintenance) because of the carbs.  I also used (still use) lots of ground turkey and ground chicken.

Filet mignon was interesting - beef no longer is appealing for some reason.  I used to love steak, ground beef, etc but now I rarely eat it.  I did have a filet at one of those super expensive steak restaurants a few months ago, and it was truly delicious, although I could only eat about 1/3 of that lovely little tiny lonely chunk of meat sitting by itself on that huge plate, trying to look all fancy. :)

I have one month too and I can eat chicken (more) and steaks (less). Of course, in small amounts.

I'm allowed to start chicken in my pureed stage but my orders are no hamburger for one month and no steak, pork for 3 months

I wasn't clear for all foods until 8 weeks. I could eat 2 ounces of tenderloin after that, but it took a long while before chicken would sit ok.

I wasn't allowed to try meat (other than pureed meat****il 8 weeks post-op. Then I could have meat, but only if it was soft enough to cut easily with a fork. So, tender stewed chicken was okay, filet mignon would have been out. And that restriction was in place for four months. I ended up being very grateful for having such a conservative progression from my bariatric team. I never had to deal with things I see others post about: "I couldn't tolerate it" "it made me nauseated" "it sat like a brick" "I threw up" -- never happened to me, ever. When I was released for all textures of food at six months post op, I kept on not having problems tolerating things.

Start with the tenderest options first.  Think crock-pot.  The tender, juicy meats go down easiest.  In time, you may better tolerate drier options like chicken breast.  For now, try thighs instead over chicken breast, pot roast over steak, and make sure it's good and juicy.