Hi everyone,

I am 5 weeks post op RNY. I'm doing well and have lost 45 pounds. I walk 3 miles a day and have begun to do Tai Chi. I am trying to eat a variety of foods high in Protein, however, meat just seems so dry even with low fat gravy. chicken, tuna, fish, ham seem dry and then when I chew and chew they all seem to get dryer. And then they get up under my lip and it's not good. My nutritionist is helpful in that she encourages me but no real solutions. cheese, yogurt, chili etc are ok but I want a bit more variety. I will be going back to work the day after Labor Day and I want to feel comfortable eating my lunch there.

Any input is appreciated!

Mamie60

My energy level has dropped severely any ideas would help..

Hi everyone,

I am 5 weeks post op RNY. I'm doing well and have lost 45 pounds. I walk 3 miles a day and have begun to do Tai Chi. I am trying to eat a variety of foods high in Protein, however, meat just seems so dry even with low fat gravy. chicken, tuna, fish, ham seem dry and then when I chew and chew they all seem to get dryer. And then they get up under my lip and it's not good. My nutritionist is helpful in that she encourages me but no real solutions. cheese, yogurt, chili etc are ok but I want a bit more variety. I will be going back to work the day after Labor Day and I want to feel comfortable eating my lunch there.

Any input is appreciated!

Mamie60

I can't do roasted chicken/turkey yet, and I'm 15 months post op. I have only recently been able to tolerate tuna. I have had no problems with ground chicken or turkey. I can eat it plain, in meatballs, meat sauce, and meatloaf. I add it to my chili for extra protein. I can eat chicken burgers w/guacamole - the guacamole is moist and helps it go down easy. Tilapia has always been a 'safe' food for me, as is shrimp or scallops. I often eat shrimp cocktail as a meal all by itself. I make a version of Ricotta Bake that includes a layer of meat sauce made w/ground chicken. It's like lasagna w/o the Pasta. My husband loves it so I never have any leftovers. Spaghetti squash with chicken sausage or meat sauce is also good and well-tolerated as long as I chew the sausage well and eat it slowly.

Edited September 1, 201412 yr by terry1118

Try tuna with relish and low-fat mayo...this helps make it wet and flavorful.