This is almost definitely dumb of me to ask but I'm taking a friend out to dinner somewhere nice for their birthday this weekend and they've requested this steak restaurant. It's not the sort of thing I normally eat but this place is famous for their steaks and I feel like I'd look silly if I didn't order it (as it's basically all they serve). I'm pretty sure steak is a disastrous food for fissures. Should I avoid like the plague?

Oh gosh Layla, I hated when things came up and I looked crazy avoiding foods.
I never ate steak with my fissure, but if I had to, I think I would order the most tender piece of steak I could possibly get! Filet Mignon? I personally would have avoided it like the plague, but I was afraid to eat almost anything. I think I was on my death bed from starvation before surgery :oops:
Get a baked potato and some vegetables if you can and eat as little as possible of the steak! Ahh I just had a brainstorm- maybe you could up the stool softener some that day?

Good idea Dawn! I know it's kind of a dumb question. i've been super wary of going near red meat for a long long time. It's only because this is a special occasion and I guess I also haven't told my friend I'm suffering with this so worry about the awkwardness of ordering a veggie meal in steak house lol
Thank you for your reply, and have a lovely weekend

You too Layla. Good Luck! Hope it goes well Please don't hold me accountable if that steak hurts coming out! Lol!

hi there,
what is wrong with eating steak? my friend cooks it for me frequently on the grill.

Beachgirl,
Any red meat can cause harder bm's. Most folks who have fissures try to stick with fish and chicken.

yikes! thanks for letting me know.

red meat is harder to digest, so better avoid it. Layla, it's really not worth having the pain by eating things you are doubtful... Imagine the agony, frustration and pain you have to deal with just because of a piece of steak?!
I once went to a restaurant with my family and ended up with just a bowl of salad and orange juice while they feasted. Not so bad actually!

oh well, i've long suspected beef would be a trouble maker and thank you guys for confirming this fact.
but when situation like this come up, i'll just ask my friend to cut me a piece or two just to get a taste of it. i guess a few bites won't kill u right? :roll:

yes, a few bites won't BUT make sure ur bite is small! haha
also, minced beef seems to be quite fine too.
just make sure whatever things u eat, CHEW VERY VERY WELL before u swallow