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A little bit frustrated.

graciesmom2000
graciesmom2000
So I haven't been able to eat meat lately so I thought I would try a veggie burger. Someone told me that the consistancy was different than meat. Not the case. I got violantly ill. I am trying so hard to eat healthy. I bought lots of fruit and things with protein like greek yogurt. But its the main thing in my diet that will substitute meat that I am having the worst time with.
becca1960
becca1960
Sorry you are having such a time of things!! Yeah, knowing protein is so important... makes it tough! Good luck finding your sweet spot and what works for you!
Thepbourn
Thepbourn
You are not alone - I had pretty much given up on meats until my husband stewed some turkey wings till they fell off the bone and i pureed them and had some very light (soupy) mashed potatoes with pureed broccoli - you couldn't tell me it wasn't thanksgiving at my house because i was so grateful it stayed down. Other meats prior to that kept me praying to the Porcelain God. I've learned to take it slow and not rush my progress even if it means staying with Puree a little longer than the average person. It is not a race and it beats getting sick so I will advance my stages when I'm comfortable with them. If the meats are not working for you now - step back, give it some time and try again later. Best of luck
deleted_user
deleted_user
Fish has a lot of protein in it if you can tolerate that... And if you can't get some unflavored protein powder and add it to your yogurt...

I am fortunate that meat hasn't really given me any issues, but I have to eat it very slowly and chew chew chew....

Good luck... Don't give up...
farmgirl392
farmgirl392
You might find very thinly sliced turkey breast lunch meat works for you. I used Oscar Mayer deli slices, very well chewed.

I want to emphasize that--very, very well chewed.

I'm 2.5+ years PO now, and I still find that the OM deli slices turkey are easiest on my pouch.

Be sure to get enough protein--even if you have to use shakes to do it. Protein is really important. And be cautious of the carbs in fruit. Any kind of carb and slow the weight loss. :)