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i was the same way as you were. No beef red meats for a year post op. I am 4 years post op and i eat beef, at least once a week now .... i love my lean steaks :-)

I eat beef and pork regularly; I do not care for lamb, so have not tried it.  I do not have any problems digesting beef and pork, and I'm 2 1/2+ years post-op.  I did not have a restriction from my surgeon about limiting beef and red meat from my diet, as long as my pouch could tolerate it.  It probably took 6-9 months before I could comfortably eat these denser types of proteins.  Before that, I ate mostly chicken and fish, plus low-fat dairy, which is a great source of protein (unless you are lactose intolerant!).   I'd be interested in the reason for this component of your surgeon's protocol, especially since lean cuts of these meats are such great sources of protein.  But each surgeon is different, and they tend to have pretty good reasons for their particular protocols, based on their experience.  Good luck on your continuing journey -  Kellie

Hey there surgery bud! My doc never said no beef/red meat. I've been eating it since a few weeks out. I don't eat lamb, but I haven't had any trouble with any of the meat I eat (except deli meats). I've had ground beef (of varying degrees of fat), steaks, pork chops, ham, chicken breasts & thighs, all different kinds of fish, beef roasts to name a few off the top of my head. vicki

I pretty much stick with ground turkey, turkey, chicken. The few times I tried beef rib, pork chop or steak and stew meat it was too tuff and got stuck.  Unless I cook it myself and/or order it med rare, it is hard on my pouch.  Ground beef is okay though but I prefer ground turkey these days. After so long I just don't miss it.

I wasn't instructed to not eat red meat for a year.  I tried it at about 9 months and found that I CAN'T tolerate it.  I can do pork, poultry, fish & meat replacements (veggie burger).  NO red meat of any kind ~ even a heavily ground beef.  For example meatballs ~ I can do my Dad's pork meatballs but not ones he makes with beef.  It's AWFUL as I crave red meat on occasion and usually give in and try it just to have it get stuck.  I end up in pain for a good 2 hours.  I've finally stopped trying. 

I was allowd any animal protein I could tolerate after about 8 weeks, but was encouraged to limit them to 3-5 servings a week. No problem there. I'm not a big fan of them. I can tolerate them as long as they are very moist and tender. Pressure cooking is a great way to ensure that, and it's a fast cooking method.

Ann

I have been eating all from six months on with no problems as long as I chew well.

I had no limitation on meat - my NUT actucally encourages eating red meat once a week for iron purposes. I eat beef (on occasion), pork (rarely, never been big on pork), red meat (typically ground beef once a week).  No troubles digesting it!

I'm almost 6 months out, and if it weren't for read meat, I wouldn't be eating meat.  I started eating steak probably at 3 months out - very small pieces and not over cooked.  I can eat burger, too, if it isn't too greasy.  Pork, I have to be careful with, but I've done OK.  I don't eat lamb. Chicken and fish are very difficult for me.  Shrimp works for me, but it's not my favorite.

NO restrictions here ....any meat as long it's fork tender.