Question:
I am almost 1 month post-op..I cannot eat any type of meat except for sardines

on a cracker and campbells healthy choice cream of mushroom soup...is this okay to eat until i am able to hold down other things..    — tylerswife (posted on February 20, 2002)

February 20, 2002
Yes, I lived on Cream of Mushroom soup, yogurt, cottage cheese and shrimp coctail for about 3 months. Now at 5 1/2 months I cannot tolerate the fish or any other meats. Dr. said that was o.k., just make sure I take supplements and protein shakes, lots of cottage cheese and yogurt and legumes. I just tried ground beef for the first time and I tolerated it fine so it will probably make its way into my diet. I wouldn't try ground beef for a couple of months tho' if I were you. Be patient and let your tummy heal. We all tolerate things differently, there will be plenty of time to experiment. By the way I am down 160 lbs and feelin fine.
   — Danielle M.

February 20, 2002
Hi. 3-1/2 months post-op here. I still can't tolerate meat of any kind hardly. I just ate a piece of fish last weekend and it put me in the bed for hours, feeling like a sick dog. Like Danielle said, I can eat a bit of ground chuck IF it's disguised.....like in with baked beans. Let me just tell you, I'm eating weird things trying to get back into the groove. whatever gets the protein in. I'm also depending alot on cashews -- just a little of them every other day or so. It's a journey, all right. good luck to you.
   — blank first name B.

February 20, 2002
Dont panic for sure, and give yourself a break. I didnt eat meat until 6 weeks post op. We are all so different in our healing stages and maybe you just arent ready for that sturdy of a food. Its ok though. Try eggs and other proteins to get your daily fix in. It will happen. Blessings to you on your journey!
   — darlene N.