Question:
When I eat chicken such as breast or beef such as steak, it feels like stones
in my stomach. Is this from not chewing well, or is it that I can no longer tolerate regular meat. When I eat chicken that has gravy or has been processed in some way, no problems. — Susan F. (posted on December 5, 1999)
December 4, 1999
What you experience is typical. I have found it to be true
for years (RNY GB 12 years ago). Think of how hard your
teeth work on the meat, then think of your very small stomach!
Anyway, mixing the meat with something else does make it go
down easier. Just remember to do that, and chew it up good!
— Margie V.
December 5, 1999
I had the same problem up til about my 3rd month post-op. I did not give up
on meat, however, because I wanted to be sure to get my protein--and you
need to do the same! Try eating smaller pieces and chew them thoroughly.
Also, it is very helpful to eat your meat with some kind of sauce or mixed
in a casserole or some other dish. Adding extra "lubrication"
will help it go down. Just experiment and you will find something that
works!
— superdream
December 5, 1999
Try shaved meats from the deli. Ham is do-able, so is the roast beef from
Arby's.
— blank first name B.
December 5, 1999
Hey Susan: One suggestion I have is to cut your meat into the size of the
eraser on top of a pencil. I do find it easier to take with gravy. Also,
there is less taste in these small bites. It has worked so far with me
though I have not tried hamburger yet. Good luck!
— Dot W.
December 5, 1999
Is the meat tenderizer cocktail in lieu of meat? drink after eating meat?
pour on th meat? I'm confused. (Im also pre op, so I don't know why I'm
so interested at this point -- for future reference!
— Toni B.
July 23, 2002
I HAVE HAD A HARD TIME WITH MEAT OTHER THAN GROUND MEAT, IF I EAT 2 PCS OF
MEAT AND I MEAN SMALL I AM FULL SO I STAY AWAY FROM MEAT I EAT A LOT OF
CHEESE BEANS SOME GROUND MEAD LIKE SLOPPY OES, STUFFED PEPERS. I WAS TOLD
WE COULD NOT EAT ANY RED MEATS FOR SIX MOS.
— ROSEMARY A.
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