Question:
out 17 days post op RNY

My question is can i chew beef jerky without swallowing it? or a peice of meat without swallowing?    — lanigm (posted on September 12, 2009)

September 12, 2009
I'm sure you could but if you accidently swallow it can be very difficult for that to move through. I'm 6 months out from rny and have very little difficulty with most food textures. I eat jerky when I'm travelling as a meal (high protein, no carb!), but I am careful to chew like crazy. Be careful, outlet blockage with foaming, nausea, and vomiting is no fun. Kevin
   — hapkidodoc

September 12, 2009
I would think it would be too early to eat jerky this early on. I could barely eat anything at this point.. If it were me, I would skip the jerky for a while it is just way to tough and I wouldn't risk the "consequences" of not chewing it up thoroughly. I did it with an apple about one month out and I had the foamies and vomiting for 3 hours. Stick to soft protein, eggs, cheese, cottage cheese if I were you. Good luck
   — okbuffy

September 14, 2009
I think others may have misunderstood your question. Yes, you can chew meat without swallowing it. I am assuming you would spit it out. Some people find this helpful just to get the taste. I never did, but have seen others say it worked for them. But don't swallow it unless it is well chewed and you are pretty early for jerky. Good luck!
   — waferqueen