Question:
Had op 10-05-05 still cannot eat meats (chicken, tune or beef) only soft foods
I get a pain in my chest and then have to vomit. I've cut it up in to less then 1mm tiny tiny then chewed 45 times and the mush still comes up. Has this happened to you? And my loss is minimal - 60 in 2 1/2 months — carmenica (posted on December 9, 2005)
December 9, 2005
Your weight loss is fantastic. I am 4 months post op and have lost 75lbs.
Also, try putting your meats in a food processor first and see how that
works. It took me a little to find meat that I could eat. I had a hard
time keeping it down as well and was running to the bathroom every time I
ate it. If the food processor doesn't work, call your doctor just to be on
the safe side.
— *Malena* M.
December 9, 2005
This could just be losing pains sort to speak. Do you take a prescription
med for GERD? Even though the Dr. took me off mine 6 wks after surgery I
had to go back on it cause my esophogus (sp) kept spasing and I would throw
my meat especially chicken right up. I immediatlly reconized the signs,
especially the pain in the middle in my chest, as spasms, and started my
meds, it went away, right away. It could be other things to, so if it
doesnt get corrected call your Dr, because you wont lose weight if you cant
eat protien, oh and your hair may fall out more than normal. Good luck
Michelle
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December 9, 2005
I can't recall my parnter trying to eat such foods 2 months after surgery.
I'm trying to remembe what she did eat -- although that was 2 years ago.
What I do remember is eating foods that didn't agree with her and throwing
them back up. Your body is telling you it is not ready for that food
again. You have changed my stomach and now you want me to try and eat
those same foods all over again. Please take your time, your body is
telling you it is not ready. She did a lot of carnation breakfast drinks
--things of that nature. She took her time and she looks good and thank
God have not had any of the complications I've heard people having on this
site. Please people, don't try to rush back into eating what you used to
eat -- I thought that was the whole point of the surgery. You loss is not
minimal -- I don't call 60 lbs in 2 1/2 months minimal -- that is
extraordinary. I don't think she lost that much weight in that time
period.
— the7thdean
December 9, 2005
Can't speak to the meat issue because I never had it. Could be you're too
soon our or you might have a stricture starting. Best to speak to your
doctor either way. Your weight loss is VERY fast. It took me 3 months and
a day to lose 50 lbs and I started at 325.
— Dinka Doo
December 9, 2005
Well, I guess I don't need to say anything about the "minimal"
loss do I? LOL You're doing fantastic on your loss....keep it up! How
moist are the meats you're trying to eat? If meat is at all dry, I don't
keep it down (and I'm 2 years out). Or, it just could be that you need to
let your body heal some more. Can you eat cheese? What about chili?
Hamburger seems to be easier for me than some other meats. Dried beans?
I'd give the meats a rest for a while and then try them again in a few
weeks. Carmen
— kccjer
December 9, 2005
I am almost 6 months out an still cant eat alot of meat . tuna is the only
one that dont give me trouble .But if you want to keep trying the meat make
sure its really moist. your weight loss is great .Good job!!!
— amygirl
December 9, 2005
I had surgery 10/3/05. I have lost 50lbs....you've lost more than me!!
Anyways, I still don't eat meat much, it just doesnt agree with me! I have
tried the buddig turkey and Oscar mayer deli turkey and seem to do okay
with it....about 1/2 a slice or so at a time with a chunk of cheese. You
might try that! Also, make sure you are eating slow enough, even though
it's mush...you need to give each swallow time to go down. Great weight
loss....keep it up!
— momsluv2
December 9, 2005
Oh boy, I am almost 6 months out have lost almost 100, and still can not
tolerate meats. If its bothering you that bad, try to soak chicken,
preferably dark meat in chicken stock or broth over night then cook it and
try it...it works somewhat better...it is goin to take time, it hurts alot,
so maybe try tofu, or crabmeat to get some protein in. Thats what I live
on, and my hair is still falling out profusely. Best of Luck, Tara
— MizzDepp
December 10, 2005
I am 4 months out and just hitting 60 lbs. so in my opinion you are doing
excellent in that regard. I too have issues with meat. I tend to only
have a bite or two that is very tender and chew like crazy. It is slowly
getting easier the only thing that I haven't been able to eat is chicken no
matter how I cook or eat it. I try something and see how much trouble I
have and then try a few weeks later which gives my pouch time to continue
to heal. I eat alot of cheese, milk, yogurt, and other milk products. I
still drink protein drinks quite a bit. My hair loss is slowing but not
returning as quick as I would like.
— 1968 Loser
December 10, 2005
WOW! You are doing great on your weightloss! I think everyone is
different. I have not had my surgery yet...hoping for Feb...but my sister
had hers about 9 months ago...she can eat about anything she wants, but in
very small amounts. In the beginning, it was very slow. A lot of cheeses,
and cottage chesse for her. I also have a very good friend that had it
done about a year and a half ago, and she had a lot of problems. She ate
#1 baby foods for at least 9 months to a year. She was very sick for a
long while, and lost lots of hair, but she is 1/3 of the person she use to
be now, and is pregnant with her first baby! Just take your time, and if
you feel like something is not normal for YOU, then ask your doctor.
You're doing a great job!!! Sandra
— Sandra.M
December 10, 2005
when you have pain in your chest and than you vomit when that happen to me
it mean that my stomach can not take that kind of food so i stay away from
it. like chickhen and egg tuna or beef , make me have chest pain and than i
vomit. i can eat bean so i can get all my protien a day i drink isopure has
40 gram of protein come in diffrent favor and i also do isolated soy it
have 25 gram of protien powder so i get 65 gram of protien daily and my
calories is 480 and i lose 5 to 10 lb a week and i walk every twice a day
and drink 80 oz of water. i use to weigh 303 and now i'm 203 once a week i
try some new
— efeobo
December 11, 2005
I had the same thing after surgery, and I still cannot eat chicken or some
beef and I am a year out! I can eat prok, ground beef, and I find that
lobster and shrimp go down easiest. I buy lobster salad at Wegmans and it
ltakes me a week to eat a quarter pound. Try eating different things and
see what you can tolerate. Also do not eat when you feel full. I still
have to wait at least an hour after a "meal" to drink anything
and an hour after drinking anything to eat!
— Novashannon
December 26, 2005
Hi, I am going on 5 years post op, and I still have difficulty with meats,
chicken, etc. If I don't grind them up forget it. They get stuck, and
stuck for days, and I wind up having to vomit them up to start eating
again. Not something I bargained for, but I hate baby food, so rarely do I
eat meats. If I need protein I drink it.
— Carey N.
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