How long did your surgeon make you wait to eat chicken post-op? (Not pureed)

My plan says canned chicken at two weeks. "Regular" grilled chicken or any other meats is five months. I think some others have mentioned they could have it earlier maybe at like 3 months. I would just ask your Dr. or NUT.

3 weeks chicken well cooked with mayo or gravy to keep it from being too dry. Chew well. I ate some Micky d's chicken nuggets at almost four weeks. Not the healthy choice though.

My plan was 4 weeks out...It is very different with every doc. I started 2 week before liquid,2 weeks after liquid..2 weeks puree or soft. then regular food..

As soon as I was on regular food I had chicken. I did not have any problems with it. I chewed it well and took my time eating it. Maybe check with your doc or nut for your eating plan.

How long did your surgeon make you wait to eat chicken post-op? (Not pureed)

I was able to eat chicken after my 2 week liquid diet was over. I had a very bad incident one eveing and went to the hospital unable to breathe from an air bubble afeter eating chicken breast. Before they saw me I threw up and was fine. I have eaten chicken (leg) without incident since. It was a horrible experienc and never want to repeat it. I am not allowed to eat beef,pork or grains until I see dr. in June. I just wish there was a specific diet to follow. free rainging is not good for me.

my nutritionist said chicken can be pureed..but stay away from chicken breast

I was able to eat chicken after my 2 week liquid diet was over. I had a very bad incident one eveing and went to the hospital unable to breathe from an air bubble afeter eating chicken breast. Before they saw me I threw up and was fine. I have eaten chicken (leg) without incident since. It was a horrible experienc and never want to repeat it. I am not allowed to eat beef,pork or grains until I see dr. in June. I just wish there was a specific diet to follow. free rainging is not good for me.

my guidelines say no red meat for six mos...i believe the same for rice etc

WOW! What a spectrum of time, from 2 weeks to 5 months! I was told to wait 6 weeks. 2 weeks for liquids, 2 weeks for pureed and 2 weeks for mushy food.

chicken is in my range right now along with fish. (Mushy) I guess every doc has his or her own madness behind his or her reason.

Deb