I never guessed beef jerky would be a good choice but omg its great!! Low in fat, calories sugar. And great source of protein. Yummy.

Can't wait to eat some jerky.. Sick of my pureed diet!

Have your tried making your own Jerkies? It's quite easy and you can cut a lot of the salts out and make any flavor you like. I've been making my own trail mixes with mixed nuts, raisins, and tons of different dried fruits.

I am so with you on this one!!! I have been eating the Jack Link's Jerky Chew. I eat a can a day. I always have a few cans in my backpack and at my desk at work. My dietician thought it was a great idea, and gave me her blessing at my 6 week post op visit.

OMG! So love beef jerky! It satisfies so many cravings...chewy, salty, sweet!! I just bought every package at the store!!

I am not post-op but I buy turkey jerky at Trader Joe's. It is generally a little softer than beef jerky.

Just to let folks know turkey jerk is out there. I like the turkey jerky better than the beef jerkies I have tried but I think what I like better is how the meat is processed. The turkey jerky at Trader Joe's is not real hard, like most beef jerkies I have tried.

I love beef jerky, too. Just saying. . . .

I like the Krave brand of jerkies. They are moist and good. I do limit how much I consume, though, because they are processed with a lot of salt and sugar.

I am three months out and love beef jerky! Great source of protein! YUM!

I am totally into Jerkey now thanks to this thread! Thanks to everyone who posted here. I was getting totally burned out on eating Greek yogurt as a snack.

I eat Jerky often. Watch the sodium and fat levels for any Jerky products, they really vary. The best tasting, moistest, zero nitrates and no preservative Jerky IMHO is Perky Jerky. It's addictive, be carful!

Alex - thanks for the feedback I appreciate it!

I make my own with turkey love it. I make my husband's with red pepper flakes he calls it crack he can't leave it alone. Were both sleeved so it makes a GREAT way to get protein.

I make my own with turkey love it. I make my husband's with red pepper flakes he calls it crack he can't leave it alone. Were both sleeved so it makes a GREAT way to get protein.

Would love a recipe for the marinade!

I buy liquid smoke then marinate in different sauces.. I've even been know to marinate in tequila for 2 days before dehydrating and the last 2 hrs of dehydration squeeze lime juice on each piece or nugget. Marinating/making your own jerky at home lets you have slightly more control over the sodium levels! (:

Pre-op still....