Question:
I am 3 weeks post op
I am eating meats very slowly now. Can I eat a hot dog? Sunday is my Fathers BBQ and I didn't know if that is something I can have...no bun just the meat. — MyOrchids (posted on June 18, 2009)
June 18, 2009
if you had rouex y surgery you are not post to have hot dog at all
— dlm0047
June 18, 2009
Oh my, I was still in the liquid-thick liquid phase at three weeks. I
can't believe you are attempting to eat meat so soon after surgery. Your
stomach (pouch) hasn't even healed yet. It has healed only a small amount.
Just be careful you don't get the meat stuck. And remember, you just had a
major surgery, to altar your stomach, so be gentle to it. I can't say that
is a good thing to eat meat so soon, but let's just see what the other
members have to say. It just worries me. You also should check with your
doctor about that one. best wishes to you, I will follow up on the posts
from others to see what they tell you.
— Kristy
June 18, 2009
You may encounter unnecessary stricture of your stomach and intestine at
the surgery site if you eat things before you are supposed to. A young man
at our support group has had to have 3 endoscopes to remove the food stuck,
because he insisted on eating things too early. You are having a serious
procedure that I am sure you want to be successful. Its the same with them
telling you not to drink soda? it is for reason. Or to not eat sugar
because of dumping syndrome. You should be able to call your doctor
office anytime you have any questions like this/ I also hope you have an
support group that you can attend to share ideas and listen to other
surgery patients stories, successes, and problems they have encountered. It
really helped me alot with doing even better with my Preop Diet and SLOWING
Down with chewing my food and drinking my water. take care!
— Cindy W.
June 18, 2009
I am the one that posted this question. Just so everyone knows I was told
by my dr to eat meat. SOFT meat, very small portions. I am on the soft
food part of my diet. I have 1 more week then they want me to move on to
other foods. I eat very slowly and so far I don't have issues with my
food. So far the only meat I have had is very tender chicken, and pork.
But not a lot, my portions are very small. But again this is what I was
told to do. Just wanted to let you all know.
— MyOrchids
June 18, 2009
Hi Heather, I had my RNY one year ago on July 2nd. I still cannot
comfortably eat sausage, hot dogs, bologna, etc. I can eat hot chili,
meatballs, Just got back from a friend seafood dinner with Catfish,
Oysters, and jumbo shrimp. I love hot peppers and strong coffee, and eat
any kind of beef, pork, chicken, turkey, or seafood. Shrimp is from
heaven. Sweets never bothered me from day one. The day of the surgery I
had a bite of apple cobbler after I awoke.
I have a lot of trouble drinking or eating dairy products, fried eggs, (but
I do), peanut butter, and bread. Tomatoes are about my favorite food.
and Cheese? Wow! But processed utility meats? They aren't good for
people with untouched stomachs. Pickled feet lips, hocks etc are even
easier on my stomach. Bottom line? Can you? maybe. You have to walk YOUR
walk. Something working for me might not for you. You might be able to eat
things I can only drool at.
Just know that being ABLE to doesn't mean that you should. Damage you do
might sabotage the effectiveness of your surgery, or even risk your life.
What ever you do, chew chew chew and savor every nuance of flavor before
you swallow any meat. Good luck on your journey. Dusty @};-
— Dusty Ray Vaughn
June 18, 2009
My Dr. talked me to start eating chicken and turkey etc. At my two week
check up. I had open RNY May 26th. Each person is different. What one
person does may or may not work for another. We are all on the journey
although the journey may be of the same kind it is different for everyone.
Try not to pass judgement on others because they wish to try something you
may not. Just be careful. Have a great day.
— dsquire
June 18, 2009
OMG - 3 weeks post op and already eating pork!!! I was told by my
nutritionist and my doctors that this would be added way on down the line,
next to beef, if that is added at all. All I have been able to handle
confortably has been tender chicken and fish, mostly fish!
All I can add is becareful!
— Vivian Gann
June 19, 2009
Well... like it was said in the previous posts... people are different, and
so are their surgeons. I was only two weeks out when I had the sushi chef
at my favorite restaurant fix me about an ounce of scallops, chopped very
fine, with just a tad bit of mayo and some masago (smelt roe), and it went
down so smoothly. It is what my PA calls "slider food". I have
also eaten a Hebrew National 97% Fat Free Frank, but I think I was a little
bit farther out than you are now. I just made sure to chew it really,
really well. And I don't think I was able to eat the whole thing, either.
But I know it didn't hurt me. Anyways... you want to do all you can to
avoid stricture, which has happened to me. So, if you have any doubt in
your mind at all... you should probably check with your surgeon or your
nutritionist. I hope you have a nice time at the BBQ!
— Erica Alikchihoo
June 19, 2009
I am almost 3 years post op lap RNY. I have been able to eat hot dogs (the
skin is sometimes a problem if its grilled so I just peel it off and eat
the inside). No bun of course. I was actually able to eat them boiled
early on. I think you should just try it - if it works - good. Everyone
is different. Don't be afraid to try things. Sometimes it works and
sometimes it doesn't. Just take it slow. You'll know if you body is not
accepting it.
— waferqueen
June 19, 2009
I could NOT handle a hot dog at three weeks post op...I think you are
asking for problems just from the fat content alone...This could cause you
some serious dumping in the most undesireable of ways! (What some call
"sharts" sh*t farts) Classy, I know but that's the term! I didn't
make it up! LOL... That along with vomiting or at least an upset pouch!
You would probably do better taking a nibble of hamburger instead and
chewing REALLY REALLY well. If you can bring your own food at this point
that would be best...I could NOT eat a hotdog for many years post op...Now
I can handle one if it's all there is to choose from...I don't fuss so much
about food after 5 years and just a few weeks ago I was faced with hot
dogs as my only protein choice and it didn't bother me...tasted awful
though...I used to like them....but now all I taste is the fat and
unnatural flavor and it made me just a little sick to the pouch! At 3
weeks post op, I was eating tablespoons of pureed liquid meat! (yummy
visual, huh?) The fat/cholestreol from egg yolks made me dump and ache...I
could not even imagine what a hot dog would do! Too fatty and lots of
preseravtives and "junk" in those things!! I'd rather eat the
bun! For real!
— .Anita R.
June 19, 2009
How about taking turkey or chicken hot dogs there for them to cook for you.
They are lower in fat and cholesteral and may agree with your tummy better
since you are able to eat tender chicken. I've had VSG and sometimes hot
dogs don't agree with me, but every one is different. I can usually eat
turkey dogs with no problems though. Just a thought. I hope you have a
great time at your dads with no problems.
— Lisa von Wallmenich
June 19, 2009
I would just take it a bite at a time..chew very slowly and then don't take
another bite for about 10-15 minutes to see if you start feeling really
sick. I had 2 small meatballs about 2 weeks after my surgery and a couple
of cucumber slices at a family get-together (superbowl party) lol, and did
fine. Every person is different and if you feel like you can eat it, then
I say go for it. Your body will let you know if you have overdone it. It
maybe painful, but it will be a learning experience.
— Lyndsay30
June 19, 2009
Every one is different. I (4 months out) could and can eat anything as
long as I chew it to a paste before swallowing. After all, if you chew it
to mush before you swallow, it's pretty much like the baby/soft food you
are supposed to be on now anyways. You're your own person, decide for
yourself. If it turns out to make you not feel well, then you'll know to
not try it again. Just make sure to chew it to mush first.
— opheliafl
June 19, 2009
hi my orchids this is sandy i tryed to eat hot dogs they did not sit too
well but you never know untill you try they
have protein try one or two and see how you do .
take care sandy
— sandy fairweather
June 20, 2009
I agree with Lisa and Sandy. Each one of us are different, but one the
same journey. I had my Lap on April 1st. I had my first chicken hotdog on
June 3rd, while on vacation with my kids. I did it without the bun, and
had my dill relish, mustard etc. I took small bites and chewed well. All
went well and my kids were thrilled that I was eating the same thing the
did. 2 mights later I had m first grilled hamberger and all went well.
While I did not loose any weight on a 2 week vacation, for the first time
in the 50 years I can remember ( I'm 56) I did not gain any weight. And I
really though I would havel. Just add foods gradually you'll findout what
you can and can't eat. Like I can't eat watermelon cramps my tummy and I
used to live on it during the summer months. God Bless and good luck on
you new life and journey.
— Cjames3259
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