I was told by my surgeon not to eat any red meat post op (ever) because it doesn't pass well through the sleeve. However, after being a part of this group for a few months, I see that several people eat it. Has anyone had any issues with red meat post op? I didn't really eat a whole lot of red meat pre-op, but sometimes my body just craves it. I'm a little nervous to try it now. Any advice, tips, horror stories?

I have yet to tear into a thick juicy steak, but I've had a burger, meatloaf, and roast and nothing bothered me at all. Just remember to take small bites and chew thoroughly and you should be just fine. Try it at least once, if it doesn't agree with you then you know to keep away from it.

My surgeon says to wait 6 months for steak or pork chops.

Thanks! I've never liked steak, but sometimes I'd really like a few bites of a burger (sans bun, of course.) I'm a year and a half post-op and a little more variety would be great! Thanks again!

Hi! I was eating carne asada at 5 weeks out. I couldn't tolerate hamburger until 4.5 months out. Hamburger made me feel horrible, so I switched to turkey patties. I was eating ground round beef at 5 weeks out as well. I agree with the other posters. Start slow and give it a try!

I made some fabulous ribeyes last weekend. I was eating chili with extra lean finely ground beef in the soft foods stage. I haven't had a problem with it and my Doctor didn't tell me I couldn't eat it. I pretty much eat red meat daily, but Lately I've been trying to eat more chicken and fish to mix things up.

Thanks! I don't eat seafood and as much as I love chicken and turkey, sometimes it gets boring. I tried bacon once, and it was so painful afterwards. Sometimes I wanna try it again, though. Lol.