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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

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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!

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

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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 :lol: :lol:

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 :)

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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!

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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.< /p>

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!!

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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.

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

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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.

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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...

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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!

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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

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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.

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