NO meats No veggies now what?
i also had problems with meat early out. i ate a lot of beans, actually i still do. refried with cheese, pinto beans with low carb pasta (dreamfields is yummy), i also like lentils with pasta. navy bean soup, split pea are also great. i know these have carbs, BUT they are good carbs, full of fiber and they are a good source of protein. Fish also worked well, salmon, haddock, crab and tuna all went down well. just make sure u dont overcook it, cause dry fish gets stuck ~
Everybody progresses differently, so don't feel bad! Early out, I ate a lot of dairy products - cottage cheese, light yogurt, low-fat or skim milk, low-fat cheeses, cheese sticks, etc. They sat very well in my pouch and are a good source of protein. Initially I could tolerate canned chicken better than anything I cooked myself; not sure why, just know it was so. I could also tolerate Wendy's chili very well, ground beef and all. Again, not sure why, just know it was so.
It took quite a while (4-6 months) before I could comfortably eat raw fruits and raw veggies. In the interim, I ate canned light fruits and canned veggies (most have pretty soft textures). If you're interested in using protein bars, I ate the Power Crunch bars very early out - I could chew them down to nothing, and they taste pretty good. Can't remember where I bought them, but I'm sure you could find them w/ a quick internet search. Good luck finding some tasty things to add to your daily meal plan, and good luck on your continuing journey - Kellie