Hey all 6months out down 109lb,thrilled to say the least. I can pretty much eat anything BUT there are 2 foods that floor me. First is grilled chicken or shnitzel, one bite and i feel as if i ate a 3 course meal. I domt get it i can eat a whole chicken qaurter w bone but not breasts, go figure. Another weird one is lettuce a few forkfulls and im done cant breathe. I dont get it. Anyome else have trouble w these 2 foods.

FYI- starting weight 344, surgery july 30, 2012.currently 235. 23 yr old male 6ft

I had that feeling the first time I ate chicken breast..but, it didn't happen anymore after that. I hope you figure it out soon!

Breast meat is drier than thigh or leg meat and that might be the problem, do you eat it with a sauce?

6 months down 109lb - - starting weight 344, surgery july 30, 2012 .currently 235. 23 yr old male 6ft 2 foods that floor me. grilled chicken and lettuces

hey dude

congrats on your success

109 lbs gone forever, and ever

wonderful, wonderful, and pretty darn good !!!

many people say they have a problem with eating this or that, i guess chicken and lettuce don't work for you

funny, i never had any problem before WLS eating this or that - for example - Cookies, lemon bars, cakes, chips & dips - lasagna, fried chicken...............

oooops, sorry i think i passed out for a minute remembering the good 'ol days

seriously now (who me ) my sleeve is content eating any foods - but hasn't seen the above foods for over a year

take care guy

keep up the great job

continued good luck

congratulations

I can't eat it either - too dry. I'm usually alright if its mixed like chicken salad with something to ease the dryness.

I totally get it!

Yesterday in one of my post-op classes the nutritionist spoke about lettuce (salad) creating a 'birds nest' at the opening to your stomach. She recommended that if you have an issue with salad, lettuce - to cut it up really small and chew chew chew. I don't have a problem with salad.

As far as the chicken - I eat my chicken with a dipping sauce that I make with Greek yogurt and spices. It keeps the chicken moist and easier to eat.

Good luck! and Great job!!

Mmm, today I had chicken schwarma, and dipped the yummy slivers in hummus. First time I ate too much since surgery! Man, it took hours to stop feeling miserable. I had been really craving something different this last month.

My NUT said its very unlikely we would be able to tolerate breast meat unless its soaked in gravy

Congrats on your weight loss! I'm 9mths out and still can't eat chicken makes my stomach very upset. Hoping someday this changes because I used to love chicken.

I eat chicken several times a week! I boil a chicken then shred it of the bones and use it in various dishes. Boiling it makes the breasts really moist...

I don't tolerate chicken breast very well. I started using boneless skinless thighs. It doesnt give me that stuck feeling that breast meat gives me.

I eat chicken several times a week! I boil a chicken then shred it of the bones and use it in various dishes. Boiling it makes the breasts really moist...

I Never thought to boil chicken. I'am going to try this. Thanks for the idea!

I Never thought to boil chicken. I'am going to try this. Thanks for the idea!

Awesome' date=' after you boil it let it sit for a few minutes before shredding it. It will "seal" in the moisture.

Good luck,

Laura

[Edit'] a serving for me is 2oz or 1/4 cup and I would never try to eat More than that because it keeps you full for hours try maybe even less than 2oz

Chicken has never been very easy for me.

Chicken is also still hard for me. I prefer fish and ground meat now days. It is just easier for me to chew to a pulp and stomach easier.

The Crockpot is your friend. I can only eat chicken breast out of a crockpot because it's super moist. Otherwise, it has to be pretty much drenched in a sauce of some kind. My favorite crock pot recipe is breasts, some EVOO, and a packet of Italian dressing mix (or just use regular italian dressing). You can also make salsa chicken with salsa and chicken. Lots of things you can do in the crockpot with chicken and it comes out super moist!

That said, I still can only eat 2-3 oz. But I expect that to be my serving and am fine with that.