Hi friends,

I’ve spoken to a few people who’ve gotten VSG and like everyone they just regret they didn’t do it sooner. I’m just curious bom everyone experience.

How long until I can eat a piece of grilled chicken? I’m a big BBQ guy so this is my season. I know I’m going to go through the surgery but just curious, how long did you guys wait for a piece of protein Like fish, steak, or chicken.

Hoping these negative thoughts go away. I’m on day 6 of my liquid diet and I’m having cravings.

Thanks
Mark

I can’t remember how long it was until I ate chicken. But you won’t have an appetite at all so you won’t be missing it like you think you will. But yes you will def get bk to eating those things but will just get full on much smaller portions.
Hang in there. Know that this pre op diet is important and what helps your surgeon see the area he needs to for your surgery. You can do this!! Keep focused on the prize. Keep us posted too on your journey! YOU GOT THIS?

If I remember correctly I was cleared to eat (well chewed) meat at around 4 weeks. However, I was only able to eat very small amounts to at first. Now at 19 months post op I can eat 3-5 ounces, depending on what meat it is. Ground beef and steak, and fish I can do about 5. Chicken about 4, and pork 3 max. Hang in there-the things I was really worried about missing I didn’t miss at all. I was sure it would be torture to live without my Coke Zero but from day one post op I completely lost my taste for it. Like you mentioned, my only regret is not doing the surgery sooner.