Beef Jerky as my protein source?

(deactivated member)
on 4/21/11 1:37 am - Boston, MA

So I'm only 5 weeks out, but protein shakes are so gross to me I can't choke them down.. I love beef Jerky and decided to try it yesterday and it went down fine!! Is that just as good of a protein source as the shakes? Jerky isn't cheap but neither is unjury! and it tastes a hell of a lot better! =)

Jupiter6
on 4/21/11 1:43 am - Near Media, Pa- South of Philly, NJ

RNY on 07/16/07

Jerky is a great protein source-- but it's also a ridiculous sodium source-- with very very high amounts of salt in it. It will make it hard to stay hydrated and cause fluid retention if you are prone to it, which will lead to deceptively high "weigh ins." Also, if you do not chew the hell out of it, prepare for the stuckage and foamies-- because early out, jerky's hard on the ol' pouchster.

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cgnnala
on 4/21/11 2:44 am

RNY on 03/14/11

You and I had surgery the same day. I can not imagine me being able to eat jerky yet because little pieces of ham that I try to eat now give me the foamies and get stuck. Just remember to chew, chew, chew and good luck.

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(deactivated member)
on 4/21/11 4:25 am - Boston, MA

RNY on 03/14/11

I haven't really encountered too many things I can't eat and I've never had the foamies.. I've had a few things stick in my chest like the calcium chews.. blech.. but not too much else.. well excep****er believe it or not sits like a rock in my chest. I just ate about 1.5 oz for lunch and I feel great.. maybe I'll make some so it will have less salt it really beats the shakes!

jnt_179
on 4/21/11 3:10 am

RNY on 07/06/10

I eat jerky quite a bit but I do try to limit it due to the sodium. My favorite is the new Matador Beef Jerky by Jack Links. It is very tender and very easy to chew.

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(deactivated member)
on 4/21/11 4:44 am - Boston, MA

RNY on 03/14/11

thanks, I'll try that!

Michele816
on 4/21/11 4:10 am

RNY on 09/20/10

Try Ostrim. It is really good, not greasy, not hard to chew and goes down well. I have not had any issues eating it.

(deactivated member)
on 4/21/11 4:44 am - Boston, MA

RNY on 03/14/11

thanks, I'll have to try that!

jazzycatz
on 4/21/11 4:19 am - Joppa, MD

RNY on 09/28/10

I love beef jerky. I have it for breakfast periodically and for snacks. I'm with the other poster the new Matador by Jack Links is really good.

Amber J.
on 4/21/11 4:46 am - Kirkland, WA

RNY on 03/08/11

I eat beef and turkey jerky when I really need to up my protein intake for the day because my surgeon wants me to be getting all my protein from solid foods. He eventually wants me to kick protein shakes for good. I'm not sure how likely that is but I'm trying very hard to follow his instructions. On days I eat a good amount if jerky I usually try to drink at least another full Vitamin Water which is 20oz.

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