I am now on whatever I want to eat, but I am still really careful about chewing and so forth. I can have nuts-no problem. Lots of other things that surprise me. But chicken-it kills me every time. I can't do it. It just hurts SO bad. I chew and chew and chew, but I can not do chicken. Anyone else?

I have only tried chicken when it's been in lots of sauce & only a few times at that. I have heard the chicken cooked in the crockpot is a bit easier since it is much more moist that way.

I'm concerned about trying nuts, chicken, steak, and raw veggies at this point - so I am putting them off at least another month or so. Hopefully some "experienced" sleevers can chime in.

Steak goes down very easily with me. No problems there. I buy really soft cuts though, so maybe that is what it has to do with. I have only tried cashews (no peanuts) and they go down easily also. I am scared of raw veggies though. I did eat some squash when I was home (cooked really soft) but I wouldn't eat the skin because I kept thinking of Tiffy burping up corn. (seems like the same "shell" type thing) I only had about two bites because I figured it was high in carbs also. (I have no idea to be honest!)

Chicken salad with lots of mayo was my saving grace for chicken. I found chicken thighs to be much easier to digest. I can eat steak and rib meat like a champ, but sometimes chicken does seem heavy to me even now.

I still have problems with Chicken. I do eat it, but have to take really small bites and chew it to "DEATH" otherwise it just is to dry. If there is a sauce or gravy, that does seem to help it go down. I actually quit eating chicken salad because of it. Even with low fat mayo, it seems to dry.

I am not allowed chicken yet except in chicken salad. I am not having any problem with chicken salad. I'm in week 6.

I agree with Tiff, chicken thighs are easier because the meat is more tender. I have the same problem as most with chicken especially the white meat, (higher in protein). I used to really love mayo--not since the surgery. I tried a scoop of chicken salad yesterday and was able to eat about half.

I'm ok with chicken- I have a hard time with beef- I just don't like it anymore.

I also like turkey- and fish is where I get my Protein. I hate cooking fo r just one- seems like I waste so much, so I do simple boring meals.... I need to "plan" better.

I'm ok with chicken- I have a hard time with beef- I just don't like it anymore.

I also like turkey- and fish is where I get my Protein. I hate cooking fo r just one- seems like I waste so much, so I do simple boring meals.... I need to "plan" better.

Hi Chancie--I eat more fish now than I ever did...I really enjoy some types of fish fillet, (no fishy taste or smell). I find the texture is so much easier to get down then chicken. I tried ground beef and it fills me up very quickly unlike fish.

i had trouble with chicken at first. now i just put a slice of cheese on it and make sure its nice and moist!

I have a favorite chicken and veggie dish at my chinese restaurant and I have gagged both times I tried to eat it even if I puree it. Their chicken is very course for some reason...and a few other times I've gagged on chicken. Slimes and all...

I gag on eggs too. For different reasons. I have somewhat of an aversion to eggs, coffee, chicken, whey Protein, and Vitamins. Dunno why...but the chicken I know where that aversion came from...it was that chinese food I tried to eat. And it is in sauce. But still very course.

I had problems with chicken too until about a month ago. I think I just learned to chew it enough

I can't do ham and cheese, though, and bread makes me queasy. I used to make a protein-sandwich-without-bread by rolling up a couple of slices of ham and one of low fat cheese and eat it, but when I tried it yesterday (4.5 months post surgery) I felt really sick for a while. Go figure.

I have no problems with Chicken. But as with everything else, it has to be moist. Anything dry doesn't sit well with me. I love chicken cooked in my crock pot. I learned from my lap band, that sauces are key when eating meat. I always always have a type of sauce on any meats I eat. Hope this helps!!

Hi everyone,

I'm new to this site, but am 9 and a half weeks post-sleeve. I do just fine with beef and pork, but chicken sits like lead in my stomach. I have tried thighs and staying with very moist chicken, but I just can't handle it. I have a good friend who had gastric bypass 8 years ago and she says she still has trouble with chicken.

Thanks to everyone who posts here. Although I just registered, I have been reading posts for a couple months and find it very helpful not to feel alone.

I have no problems with chicken. But as with everything else, it has to be moist. Anything dry doesn't sit well with me. I love chicken cooked in my crock pot. I learned from my lap band, that sauces are key when eating meat. I always always have a type of sauce on any meats I eat. Hope this helps!!

What do you mean by sauces? Gravy, bar-b-q??! I've heard others say the same thing....I keep meaning to ask, but then get side tracked!