Question:
I AM OVER 6 MONTHS POST-OP AND I STILL CAN'T EAT MEATS

I CAN'T EAT THINGS I SHOULD LIKE MEAT, BEANS EVEN MAKE ME SLIME. I JUST CAN'T EAT HARD FOODS ANY SUGGESTIONS?    — SHARON P. (posted on February 20, 2008)

February 20, 2008
There may be foods that you can't do permanently. I'm a little newer than you, but I can't do pork, beef, or most kinds of chicken. I pretty much live on fish, eggs and shellfish. I do try these foods every so often, but so far, no go. Keep trying every once in a while to see if the foods you weren't able to tolerate are now tolerable. But remember, it is possible you just won't be able to handle these foods anymore.
   — Shirley D.

February 20, 2008
Yea, I know the feeling. I am 4 years post op and meat just doesn't agree with me. Sometimes one bite will stay down just to stop the craving, but it doesn't stay in my pouch either. Just make sure your getting your protein another way. Profect is so perfect, 25g in one sip with very little calories. Just be careful with the calories in your protein extras.
   — bariatricdivalatina

February 20, 2008
You might want to try protein capsules. No nausea, no bloating, no taste issues. They're called Capsul-Pro and you can buy them at www.nashuanutrition.com Good luck!
   — jonedwards

February 20, 2008
I am 2 years out from RNY and I am still not able to eat those things either. I had my stomach dilated lasted month, it healed shut, hoping that it would help but still no go. May just need to get used to no meat. I can occasionally eat ground meats if I chew well and drink water with it.
   — Kim_Butler

February 20, 2008
I have found that if I combine chicken with something moist- it will go down. I make zucchini every weekend ( onion, garlic, zucchini, stewed tomatoes, a little olive oil- cook in skillet until soft) and eat it with chicken, fish, turkey, and it goes down, if I take toddler sized bites. Havent had much luck with beef unless its ground. Made outrageously good turkey chili yesterday( ground turkey, onion, garlic, yellow pepper, chili seasoning from packet, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, black beans) went right down. Good luck! - Marlayna
   — MWiley

February 20, 2008
You need protein sources very much, as well as a variety of veggies and fruits. Go to www.whfoods.com and check and find the list of protein enriched foods. They have a list of 55 of the most protein dense foods around--fish, meat, veggies, nuts, and probably foods you didn't even know had protein. DAVE
   — Dave Chambers

February 20, 2008
I had a hard time with beef, heavy pasta, green beans and cereals. Take your time. Just because you cant eat it now doesnt mean you wont ever be able to eat it. When you try steak try a filet or a porterhouse. Cook a pot roast so it is very tender.
   — Joanc

February 20, 2008
I am 2 1/2 years post op and I still can't eat meats. I can handle some chicken and turkey. For the other meats, when I want to eat them I just chew-chew-chew--and then spit them out. Hang in there--some people just can eat more than others!!
   — butterfly77ckc

February 20, 2008
I did gastric bypass on Setember 10 of last year, and have the same problem. sometimes even eggs won't stay down. I fixed myself part of a tenderloin steak the other day, cooked just perfectly, slowly ate 3 bites, and was sick for 3 hours. The rest of the steak went into the soup pot! I have found that I can eat a little meat in soup. I am learning to really think about how I feel before I eat something that might cause me difficulty. Made meatballs the other day with ground beef, lots of grated parmesan and wheat bread soaked in milk to soften. They were soft and I was able to eat 1 small meatball and froze the rest in individual packets.
   — Sandsma

February 21, 2008
I had to blend meats with Broth to make a pastethen I did a little less broth until I was able to get it to just finly chopped in the food processor without broth, from there I am slowly learing how to chew 40 or 50 times before I swallow meats. Chick is still tough to take more than about three bits of, so I went back to chopping it, but steak and other types of beef seem to go down much better now. You got to get use to it a little at a time. Don't just try something, get ill and quit. You need that protein.
   — William (Bill) wmil

February 21, 2008
Fret not -- it just may take longer than for some. I find that chicken digest better than beef now -- although I'm not at Chik Filet -- I eat mo chicken. Fish -- allergic. Just take your time in trying to get back to eating meats. For months I would find myself eating salads or chili. Now I get about one or two salads in a week -- probably should do more. But I don't think there is a "should" in this process -- what you think you should be able to eat and digest your stomach might not be ready for it yet. So just take your time and experiment with various foods and something will hit home. Good luck
   — the7thdean

February 22, 2008
Hey Sharon! Get with your doctor or your nutritionist. Also join a support group. You need your protein and something is wrong if you can't eat any solid food at six months. Get some help and hang in there. Pat
   — pjennjr

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