Hi. I know about the liquids, mushies, etc, but I'm talking about a year, two years down the road. I thought I read somewhere that you cannot have red meat. Is that true? Obviously I'm in the initial stages and haven't met with a nutritionalist or anything yet, as I'm sure he/she would go over this stuff with me.

Just thought I'd ask though.

Thanks!

Hi Melissa -- I'm 5 months out and I eat red meat almost every day --

Hello Melissa,

I do not eat red meat, but it is by choice only. I could have red meat if I want, and I've had it a few times since surgery. I never had any negative reaction from it, other than I notice I gain a little when I eat it (so I don't eat it anymore ) I'm 5 months out. So no, red meat (per my surgeons instructions) is not off limits.

That being said, you should definitely follow your surgeons guidelines. However, if you are wondering why this is, there is nothing wrong whatsoever with asking the reasons behind his advice.

Good luck!!

I eat huge amounts of red meat over a weekly period. It's my go to Protein source, and NO, there is not one single food that I can not eat. I literally do eat anything and everything just in moderation and smaller portions.

Literally, nothing is off-limits.

Thank you all for your quick responses! I really appreciate it!

I just talked to my Surgeon and NUT about this last week after seeing people say things about not eating coconut and other things but both my Surgeon and NUT say there is NOTHING that is off limits unless my own personal body doesn't agree with it! Like Ice Cream doesn't agree with me so I'll be staying away from it!! LOL

Also I eat A LOT of red meat and also a lot of chicken! Protein baby!!!

I'm 7 months out and the only food that doesn't work well for me so far is pasta, very uncomfortable feeling. I haven't tried rice yet, or soda so those may turn out to be unfriendly. Of all the proteins, red meat keeps me satisfied and full the longest.

Thank you to you all for your responses! I really appreciate it!!

I just talked to my Surgeon and NUT about this last week after seeing people say things about not eating coconut and other things but both my Surgeon and NUT say there is NOTHING that is off limits unless my own personal body doesn't agree with it! Like Ice Cream doesn't agree with me so I'll be staying away from it!! LOL

Also I eat A LOT of red meat and also a lot of chicken! Protein baby!!!

You might want to read this...

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/1550-obstructed-by-a-bezoar-has-anyone-else-heard-of-this/

Thank you so much feedyoureye. I just read that whole thread. Scary stuff. At least I know to avoid coconut and celery.

I have read through that post and that is what happened to someone yes but doesn't mean it will happen to everyone. I will continue to follow the plan that my surgeon and NUT have set forward for me!

I am so happy to know that red meat is OK for almost everyone!! I was sleeved 22 days ago, and I was worried never to enjoy steak again. My brother's friend had a DS done, and says he can't eat it anymore. But I was kind of hoping that that's b/c he had so much other work done. I think I gonna try a nice juicy (albeit small!) steak as soon as I'm unrestricted (March 6th or something like that) I am not big on coconut, or celery - so I'll be careful with those, but sounds like it might be individualized anyway...