I always was a fan of beef jerky or even slim jims before my banding, I know the sodium is too high. But can you eat either of these after? I'm sure the jerky is a no, but not sure about the old Slim Jim...color me addicted.

I have eaten biltong (the South African equivalent of jerky) and so long as it is not too tough I can handle it. I did come unstuck though eating droe wors( dried sausage), I think it is the skin that causes the problem. As I was on a game drive at the moment it was incredibly awkward.

I actually really like the teryaki beef jerky. It's high in sodium so I go easy on it, but I have had it before with no problems,

I'm with mis 73 !

Funny. I just had jerky this week. My advice, small small bites and chew about 4 times as long as pre-surgery.

I've tried pork jerky at Costco and had no problems. Just chewed carefully. Tasted like chinese spareribs!

Cool...another high protein snack I can have. I will definitely chew, chew, chew. Hey...I'm Thomas the Train. LOL!