At what point does "normal" food start going down easily?

[KatePenny 2]

I'm 1 month post op. I was just wondering from other's experiences, at what point did you start being able to eat "normal" food without it hurting or being super uncomfortable. I've been trying some lunch meat, salmon, and even buffalo wings and it really hurts. I know I may be pushing it a little early and that you should add things to make it a little softer (like light mayo to tuna). But, I'm just curious when my diet will be "normal" again without pain...like how many months post-op out were you?

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

3 months, easier at 6 months, easier at 9 months, and at 12 months, that is about as easy as it is going to get. I haven't noticed any difference after 12 months.

[Navigating the Wilderness 824]

It took me 3 months or so, then I could eat normal food. I am not a very adventurous eater, but I have not had a single issue with any food.

[jaminator 262]

I made the mistake of trying white meat chicken today. Really bad idea.

[Joann454 1,329]

I made the mistake of trying white meat chicken today. Really bad idea.

How far out are you?

[Pistolkisstal 17]

I'm two months out and I have my good days and bad. Still very uncomfortable for me to eat but I try. chicken doesn't go down well at all yet. Neither does deli turkey. Been ok with tuna but sometimes my pouch doesn't like it. It all depends

[Joann454 1,329]

I'm two months out and I have my good days and bad. Still very uncomfortable for me to eat but I try. chicken doesn't go down well at all yet. Neither does deli turkey. Been ok with tuna but sometimes my pouch doesn't like it. It all depends

Good to know. Thanks

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I'm almost 2 years out and chicken is still the worst. Too dry. Moist and fatty meats are easier to eat

[Sullie06 1,034]

I was cleared for regular foods at 9 wks, and it started getting easier at around 12 wks. I'm now 5 months post op and have not found a food I have issues with.

[PatientEleventyBillion 851]

19 hours ago, Pistolkisstal said:

I'm two months out and I have my good days and bad. Still very uncomfortable for me to eat but I try. chicken doesn't go down well at all yet. Neither does deli turkey. Been ok with tuna but sometimes my pouch doesn't like it. It all depends

For me rotisserie chicken goes down the easiest. More solid meats atm just fill me up instantly.