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Hello all,

Today is my 1 month surgiversary. From the start, I was doing very well getting in my Protein. However, now that I'm adding bits of real meat (less than 1 oz.) to my diet, I find that my stomach is really sore. So much so, that even after I get a decent night's rest then have a Protein shake for Breakfast, I'm still feeling unwell or even worse. Now I'm back on clears as these seem to be all right.

Has this happened to anyone? If so, how long does it last?

Has anyone ever developed a protein intolerance (I don't mean disliking protein shakes)?

Thank you...

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PS.

Sorry, I should have added that I'm talking about pureed hamburger and fish (canned tuna, shrimp); and not steak.

Thanks again...

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I haven't had any issues except with eggs. I got nauseous and light headed when I first tried them. Otherwise, everything else seems to be doing well - just get very full very fast.

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When I very first moved to meats, yes, I had issues with stomach intolerances. I even looked into using vegan alternatives such as tempeh and seitan to get in my Protein. Because I did not tolerate any of the Protein shakes, so I had to get it from food sources.

I prefered seitan over tempeh, and used it temporarily.

I could not tolerate any beef at all in the very beginning. I would wait 1 week and try it again, but prepared in a different way. I was able to eat ground beef (97% lean) with spaghetti sauce, and extremely soft beef strip steak from a chinese place here in beef/broccoli. I had no issue with tuna or chicken, but I got so burnt out on those and needed some variety.

I was still on mushies at my 1 month post-op, and progressively moved to soft solids. I didn't eat true steak for super dense Protein for awhile. I have only been able in the last couple of months consume more than 3ounces of dense protein without a problem or discomfort. I had to hover right at 2-3 ounces of meat for several months .

It may not necessarily be the protein. It could be the texture of the meat, or anything you may be adding to the meat, like if it's tuna, the mayo may upset your stomach.

My stomach was very sensitive new things, and I tracked what I ate so if I had a reaction I would know what caused it, and I would avoid it for awhile, and go back to it in a few weeks.

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Thanks very much for the information.

I thought it could be the meats themselves and/or whatever I mixed them with. Yet, I'm still becoming ill even though I tried meat alone -- and now have stopped eating it entirely.

At any rate, I've gone back to basics and Clear liquids and will keep this up until my 6th week starts. Then I'll try again. I don't want to hurt so that I can't even drink liquids because I've always been lucky enough to be able to have 1-2oz at a time and stay very hydrated. It sounds like it's a phase that will bear itself out.

Thanks again.

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