Hello all! Just a quick question.. How soon after post op was it good for you all to try some beef jerky? Phase 3/4 or later? Been craving the taste but can wait it doesn't say anything about it in my packet..

I had a very hard time with it early out. Too stringy and tough for my stomach. I had to do turkey jerky which was more tender. Also the teriyaki style seems to be less tough and stringy (I think the marinade tenderizes the meat more?) though it can have a bit more sugar.

Take it easy, chew well and try a little when you are allowed to. I was allowed at the final stage, when everything was allowed and not before. Even two years out I have to be careful and can only do the more tenderized versions, though I eat those several times a week!

I started eating it about 6 months out. It is dry and tough compared to foods you're eating for the first few phases, and you should definitely wait until you're cleared for all foods before even attempting it.

I tried it when I was cleared for all food. I fully expected Runt to take me to task immediately. Nope, I swear she purred. Weirdest sensation. It was like a relaxing sigh.

Pork jerky is only meat my tummy accepts happily. Two months and one week post surgery. I didn't like shrimp pre surgery. And that's the other protein I can have without tummy tantrums besides soft boiled eggs.

My stomach must be a touch cookie bc ineat the 100 calories packs every day for my snack bc itsyummy high protien and low carb helps w my protiens now i can only eat half of a bag and wait later for the rest

I usually eat it over a cuple hrs and iam good

I have ate beef jerky since I was about 3 months, great for trips and when we go camping as a snack when everyone else is having theirs. I have never had any problems. High protein and low carb!

I thought that beef jerky was going to be the answer to my workdays.

I could keep in in my pocket and rip off a piece an gnaw on it for my Protein.

Was convenient and went down okay so long as chewed like crazy. I was around 6 weeks at that point.

Bought ten bags from different manfs. The turkey jerky was horrid and went straight to the trash. Never touching that garbage again. Several varieties of beef jerky tasted wonderful.

The problem with it was this........high sodium content.

The high sodium screwed with my Water retention. Your mileage may very.

I was probably between 6 weeks to 2 months when I started eating it. But I bought the type that was thicker and not a tough. Was easier to digest. I also limited it to a snack and not a meal. Usually went with peppered flavor. Teriyaki was also good.

The salt intake is something to watch. That's why I asked Santa for a dehydrator so I can play around with it and lower the salt content.

"Tanka Bites" is a soft square buffalo jerky. no problems in full foods stage(4 weeks for me). organic and much lower sodium than most.

Smoked turkey sausage (like a slim Jim all cut up) is very tolerable for me 2 1/2 weeks out. Excellent protein source too!