Anyone smoke their foods after surgery? Was wondering how your body reacted to smoked food like pork, Turkey and chicken. Baked and boiled just doesn't sound good to me

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Depends on what you spice/baste it with, some things could cause acid reflux? Your stomach is healing and being gentle in the beginning is necessary, so you can avoid regurgitation and all those lovely things.

I loved smoked food (and hot spiced, too). Both were good for me immediately. I was adding chilli powder to the yoghurt 8n the hospital. Had my first home smoked chicken on my first day back home 10 days post surgery - all was smooooth and delicious! (Note, I am in New Zealand and was on solids - shredded chicken - before I left hospital!)

I've cooked foods directly in liquid smoke and haven't had a single issue. Smoked meats tend to be tender/juicy enough that they don't cause me issues. This might depend on your personal situation and surgery however. But typically, if you can tolerate it, and it's not laden with fat or sugar, you should be good.

It would probably depend on how moist it is. I’m 6 months out and still can’t tolerate jerky, so definitely not as dry as that.

I couldn't eat jerky and I am still,pre surgery.