I'm having a hell of a time eating meat.

I have only had a couple of issues with vomiting after my sleeve. We had a ham for Easter and I tried a little and threw it up. Same thing happened when I tried to eat chicken. When I tried hamburger I got sick and had to lay down. Same thing when I tried a slow cooked chuck roast.

I'm about 2.5 months post-op. Has anyone else had this sort of issue? What works and what doesn't? I've always been a big meat eater - love to grill, etc. - wondering if those days are over.

for me ham chicken nd ground beef are easy peasy, turkey not so much lol, and nevermind steak or whole cuts of bef. but ham because of its moistness works great, the thing is, how fast are you eating it, if you're not taking that 1/2 to eat it, you are eating too fast and thats why you vomit.

the thing is, how fast are you eating it, if you're not taking that 1/2 to eat it, you are eating too fast and thats why you vomit.

Maybe this is part of the problem too. I will slow things way down and see what the effect is. Maybe try luxuriating over some lovely canned chicken! Yum! Seriously, though, good suggestion.

Sauces are definitely my friend. I would have a really hard time eating a dry chicken breast or plain hamburger patty. But if I have ground beef mixed into some chili or chicken in a nice curry sauce, it is MUCH easier for me.

I am 23 months post-op from RNY surgery. meats can be a challenge especially in the beginning. Here are a few ideas.

If you cook chicken until it is so tender that I falls apart on you fork, it goes down easy. The best way is to take a chicken breast put it in a covered pot with some Water and a chicken bouillon cube and cook it on slow heat for a couple hours.

I consume hamburger meat but I use it in chili. Meats in chili or Soups seem to go down easier.

Well, I made a simple curry sauce and added a can of chicken to it for lunch today. I ate a small portion very slowly. And, drum roll........ I didn't puke! Thanks everybody!

for me ham chicken nd ground beef are easy peasy, turkey not so much lol, and nevermind steak or whole cuts of bef. but ham because of its moistness works great, the thing is, how fast are you eating it, if you're not taking that 1/2 to eat it, you are eating too fast and thats why you vomit.

the thing is, how fast are you eating it, if you're not taking that 1/2 to eat it, you are eating too fast and thats why you vomit.

Maybe this is part of the problem too. I will slow things way down and see what the effect is. Maybe try luxuriating over some lovely canned chicken! Yum! Seriously, though, good suggestion.

Steve's right, we have to not only take small bites, we have to eat super slow. You can try putting your utensils down and waiting a minute or 2 between bites, or you can download the app Eat Slower. Between keeping the food moist and slower eating, hopefully it will help.

I could eat poultry until close to three months. I couldn't eat beef or lamb until 4 months out. I don't eat pork or fish.

Well, I made a simple curry sauce and added a can of chicken to it for lunch today. I ate a small portion very slowly. And, drum roll........ I didn't puke! Thanks everybody!

Awesome news! How much would you say you were able to eat?

Awesome news! How much would you say you were able to eat?

I'd say I was able to eat about 3-4 ounces.

Steve's right, we have to not only take small bites, we have to eat super slow. You can try putting your utensils down and waiting a minute or 2 between bites, or you can download the app Eat Slower. Between keeping the food moist and slower eating, hopefully it will help.

Wow there really is an app for everything... Just downloaded Eat Slower! I'm going to start using it with every meal.

Awesome news! How much would you say you were able to eat?

I'd say I was able to eat about 3-4 ounces.

Sound perfect then!

I jumped right into meat ten days after surgery. Sadly I was unable to drink Protein shakes and I was working in a remote location where all food is provided so no choice given. My first meal was prime rib with brussel sprouts, and I did exactly as everyone has stated, I took small bites and chewed, chewed, chewed. I only had a few bites of the beef and two brussel sprouts, but again, I chewed, chewed, chewed, and did put my utensils down so I couldn't be rushed into shoving another piece down before I should. I'm a meet lover, primarily beef, so I knew going into this surgery I would never be able to give that up, so whether it was mind over matter, I have no idea, but I was lucky I never had a problem. One thing I will make note of, I took that little heart burn pill every night for at least two months, so don't know if that helped. I wish you luck!

Edited April 12, 201511 yr by Cody's mom

I’ve heard of people developing intolerances to meat after weight loss surgery. It’s a challenge because it makes it harder to get in your protein, but you can probably work it in with cottage cheese, tuna, eggs, and vegetarian sources. As for forcing it, I don’t think that’s a good idea…if it’s making you vomit, you probably shouldn’t push it. That’s a good one to ask your surgeon, though!

Please don't hold me on this. I have not had my surgery yet, but my nutritionist told me that red meat will only kick in after minimum 6 or 12months, I think so. But definitely not right away. It's a long path before red meat can kick in.

I could be wrong, but I believe the people who has had the surgery would be the best to go by since they are the experienced veterans in this matter:)

Hope you feel better

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Hey Fry! Hope things turn around for you. I am sure you will find out what works and what doesn't. I feel bad that absolutely nothing bothers my gut. Time will likely change things. how about fish? moisture content may be the key too!!!

tried to find a pic of Fry eating some meat... this will have to do.