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A friend of mine had By-pass surgery and she was told that she wasn't able to consume wild game anymore. Does anyone know if the same thing applies to VSG surgery?

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Geez, I hope not, every male in my family is a hunter! (My dad was turkey hunting yesterday.) Christmas wouldn't be the same without smoked goose!

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I have NEVER heard of this. I did hear that Jerky will be harder to digest and may cause Constipation. I also heard not to eat nuts, seeds or coconuts.

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My surgeon told me at first when you first get on regular foods no wild game because it will make you sick an its harder to digest.

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Just looked at a post-op booklet online, and they say you can add wild game at the same stage as red meat like steak (for my program, that's at 4 months).

I think the reason they add wild game so late is because it can be very tough/stringy or dry, since there is usually little fat in non-pen-raised animals.

I would say to cook it in a method that keeps the meat the most moist, and chew like crazy!

Anyone with experience in preparing meat via sous vide?

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I'm pretty sure it's only early on that they advise against wild game. It's a little tougher than farm raised meat. They say not to eat nuts and seeds early on because they can get caught in the staple line if you consume them before the scar tissue has formed. For the record I've eaten wild game, nuts, and seeds without issue.

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I'm 5 months out and can eat anything. I've tried Jerky and my stomach didn't even grumble, but I did thoroughly chew it before swallowing. When I try a new food, I take a very small bite (1/2 teaspoon size) and wait 5 minutes. If after 5 minutes and my stomach is okay, I have had no problems eating more.

And I saw it but didn't buy it today - Oberto's BACON JERKY at Wal-mart! Nom nom nom! Can life get any better? :-)

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I have had wild boar and bison without any concern, after month 6. It is tasty and healthier than beef! Also can eat any Jerky without GI issue, but hate that it gets stuck in my teeth.

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Well of that were true Id be dead! It's the bulk of my Protein intake! Should be added just as any red meat.

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Never heard this and can say I have eaten wild game without consequence.

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