Question:
I am 7 weeks post op can I have Beef Jerky and Chex mix? Which kind?

   — Irma H. (posted on July 30, 2002)

July 30, 2002
Hi Irma, Thought I would asnwer your question, I'm 9 weeks post op and enjoy beef jerky totally, but stay away from the sugary kind, honey bar b que and of course the hot ones, I did this a couple if times, just depends on the brands that u buy, some will have a little fat, that no matter how much you chew it just dosn't seem like it'll gone down without a problem, again just different brands. Onto the Chex mix, I tried a couple of them, one was a berakfast chex mix and it had way too many sugars in it, the other's are just too tangy of a flavor for me, but here I am eating chex out of the box, It's addicting let me tell you,.
   — tannedtigress

July 30, 2002
Hi Irma - I totally agree with Dawn. I do well with both, but make sure you really chew the beef well. Some of the varieties of beef jerky are very sugary as well. - Mike
   — Michael N.

July 30, 2002
Ohhh...I wish I could have meat. My surgeon's post-op diet does not allow me to have any red meat until I hit my 5th month. I so wish I could have a tiny, little cheeseburger! But I have heard that beef jerky is a good protein snack. [12.5 weeks post-op, down 66 pounds!] :o)
   — Jennifer A.

July 30, 2002
I get a brand of beef jerky called "Jack Link's". I get it at Wal Mart. You can get the normal beef jerky strips or they also have Jack Link's beef jerky NUGGETS. I personally prefer the nuggets.They are easier to chew than the regular strips. Jerky is a great source of protein, but as others have said, watch the sugar content.
   — Kim B.

July 30, 2002
I'm with Kim! I love the Jack Links. But I can't do their Peppered jerky as it is way to spicey. I love Jack Links mesquite (?) or barbeque. Regular is good too. I started eating it at 8 days post op, although I was'nt supposed to be eating anything but pureed. ;) I chewed it until it was liquid. Then I'd only have just the smallest sliver... just to make sure I did'nt throw up or have it swell in the stomach. Then gradually I'd increase it. I never had a problem. As far as the salt in it, I don't add salt to my foods so I did'nt feel that would hurt anything. And the Chex mix, I don't see where that would hurt at all. HOWEVER, I would'nt eat carbs (Chex Mix) without having protein with it. I think without protein WITH carbs... your body turns it into sugar??? I know the dietitian always said to have protein with my carbs.
   — Danmark

July 30, 2002
I love Jacks Links nuggets too! Terryaki is my favorite!
   — Karla K.

July 30, 2002
Karla! Terryaki is the one I like the best too. Garrr....
   — Danmark