So I'm at work and was at lunch, 3 wks post op and was having small bites of chicken breast that my team ok'd. I suppose it was too dry because after about 4 bites I felt as though it was caught in my chest and I barely made it to the bathroom before I threw it back up and man did it hurt!!

I don't want to waste extra calories or carbs on dressings if I don't have to right now but I wanna eat the chicken for the protein. Any suggestions?

I don't wanna have to go through that again!!

Soak it in broth.

Really? For how long?

7 minutes ago, Creekimp13 said:

Soak it in broth.

Your weight loss is amazing!!!! So happy for you!

I was eating chicken at three weeks but, as Creek said, very moist. I added all sorts - mushy tomatoes was a favourite for me. Minimum extra calories, and a nice part of my ongoing eating plan... Dry food didn’t really sit so well for me until 2-3 months.

24 minutes ago, Biddy zz said:

I was eating chicken at three weeks but, as Creek said, very moist. I added all sorts - mushy tomatoes was a favourite for me. Minimum extra calories, and a nice part of my ongoing eating plan... Dry food didn’t really sit so well for me until 2-3 months.

I will try that. I like them and few calories is always good:) Thanks so much!

Try Some avocado or small amount of low fat mayo? Soaking in broth works too

31 minutes ago, BostonWLKC said:

Try Some avocado or small amount of low fat mayo? Soaking in broth works too

I will and thank u. I just had some cheese and it hurt. I hope I didn't hurt myself.

Backtrack a bit and finely chop your foods , very small, them chew very well.

Make everything super moist (with broth or dressings) , if cheese hurts also go back to yogurt, cottage cheese etc.

Don't rush especially if it hurts and as always, let your team know of any changes

Edited July 16, 20188 yr by Tealael

My team suggests fat free greek yogurt with chicken.

I never thought about soaking chicken in both. That’s a great solution. Thanks!

15 hours ago, sammi123 said:

I don't want to waste extra calories or carbs on dressings if I don't have to right now but I wanna eat the chicken for the Protein. Any suggestions?

I don't wanna have to go through that again!!

I cooked mine with broth in the Instapot, basically poached. Moist, and you can add flavor as well, add salsa, or harrissa or thai chili paste, anything really!

what about a mild salsa?