I read that red meats are not allowed until 4 moths post op. My Dr didn't mention anything about that. So dose it have to be after 4 months or can I eat it before that ??
I read that red meats are not allowed until 4 moths post op. My Dr didn't mention anything about that. So dose it have to be after 4 months or can I eat it before that ??
I can't remember for sure, but I know I ate Wendy's chili as soon as I hit the pureed phase and it was great for protein. I did put it in the blender a few times, but it is so soft that it goes down well. Maybe they meant dense red meat like steak? A lot of people also had roast in the crockpot because it is so soft. I threw a couple of cans of soup over it and it made a nice liquidy sauce. Best to you! Melissa
I guess I read it wrong -
I took this as meaning "beef"
3rd to 4th Week Post-Op (Home Soft Diet):
• Blended meat and poultry (the texture of baby food), soft poached eggs
• Canned and/or ****** baby foods that are low in sugar and higher in protein (meat and chicken) are acceptable.
Then I reread:
4 Months Post-Op:
Veal, crunchy fruits and vegetables (including salads). Beef and pork can be introduced but poultry and fish are recommended due to lower fat content.
I'm in week 6 and have had filet mignon. Yikes I'm such a cheater!
Guess I'm confused as well.
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Thank you very much. I think i will start eating it in my 6 weeks post op which is soon !!!
Steak and pork are very dense and harder to digest until your stomach has fully healed. I was on a business trip about 6 or 7 weeks post surgery, and at a dinner where I did not choose my own menu. Everyone received the same thing...filet mignon (not that I'm complaining!). I took small bites and chewed thoroughly, and I was fine (could not finish the entire portion, however, and did not even try)...joked that I had had a late lunch. That meal was also when I had my first glass of wine post-surgery. All was fine. Now, 3 1/2 years later, dense meats still fill me up faster; but I eat anything I want.
I started with I shellfish at purée and then moreso at soft foods. Crab cake was the big one when on our vacation. I could eat 1/2 of one. I also ate one piece of cooked shrimp. But couldn't have a second piece, and don't know that I could eat it cold yet...
I'm waiting on mussels and clams and calamari as those are hard to chew small first. But scallops seem that they'd be easy too. I'm thinking texture is most important. Ground meat should be fine but a steak or lamb chop not so easy...
Day of Surgery 7/22: 201
Month 1: 187
Month 2: 176
Month 3: 166
Month 4: 158
Month 5: 150
Month 6: 143
Month 7: 138
Month 8: 133
Month 9: 130 (reached target goal)
Month 10: 126
Month 11: 126
Month 12: 123
Month 13-18: 121-123 (weight range on maintenance)
Current goal: maintain weight in low 120s. Exercise 6 days a week - weight lifting, yoga, biking, running, paddleboarding, and just being active.
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