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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!!

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Really? For how long?

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7 minutes ago, Creekimp13 said:

Soak it in broth.

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

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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.

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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!

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

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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.

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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

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My team suggests fat free greek yogurt with chicken.

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

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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!

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what about a mild salsa?

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