I wanted to ask everyone that has been sleeved how they handle meats. I'm 7 weeks out today and have tried chicken, ground round, sirloin and turkey.

Turkey-deli--wonderful, no problems

Chicken-oh heck no, ouch-tried 3 times

Sirloin-no problems--could only eat an oz

ground round-ouch!-first time I ate it was fine-second time, hurts bad

Just wanted to see how others are doing with this.

I've made 2 meals out of 1 chicken thigh and did ok. It's not as dry as breast...but not as healthy.

I eat tuna with no problems. I tried a few bites of a Johnsonville brat....nope, not gonna do that again. Made me sick ...but didn't yak. too much grease...I shoulda known better.

I know everyone's plan is different, but I met with my NUT yesterday to go to soft solids. I was told that beef would be the last thing that your stomach will be able to tolerate because it is harder to digest and sometimes more fibrous. She said it wouldn't be until about 6 months that beef would be ok.

I did well with all meats, chicken, and fishes. They do say to wait to eat red meat because it is a lot richer and more fibrous. Just be patient and stick with what works. By 6 months you should be closer to being able to eat what you want. Good luck:)

I'm 6.5 months out, and there are very few things I cannot handle. High fat meats and bacon being examples of what makes me sick. As time passes, you'll feel better with things, but don't push as you are still pretty early out.

I am a vegetarian and haven't had any problem with any vegetarian forms of protein--you can do tofu, tempeh, Morningstar soy products, Greek yogurt, low-fat cheese, etc.

I was told pureed foods now but the other night I tried ground beef as it was already broken in little pieces it went down ok, no I couldnt have alot of it but It tasted so good with some fat free sour cream and home made guacamole omg that tasted amazing looked gross and mushy but I wished I could have eaten more. lol