starting Pureed foood

Hello Everyone, I am starting puree food soon. I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas that helped them during the puree stage. Had my surgery Feb 21st and still on liquids. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Heather

This is from my doctors food plan  Include the same liquids as in the liquid phase and add 6 small meals per day of about 1/2 cup size.   White bread- soaked in clear broth 1 slice = 2 grams protein  Mashed potatoes 1/2 cup = 3 grams protein  Cream of Wheat or Rice Cereal 1/2 cup = 2 grams protein  Pureed Chicken or Lean Beef 1oz= 7 grams protein  Cottage Cheese (use Lactaid tablets if needed to prevent diarrhea) 1/4c =7 grams protein   Scrambled Egg =7 grams protein  Soft Tofu 4 oz = 7 grams protein (check food label)  Pureed soft cooked vegetables, as carrots and green bean 1/4 cup =2grams protein.  Avoid gas forming vegetables like brusseJ sprouts, broccoli, cabbage/sauerkraut, cauliflower, onion, radishes, cucumbers.  Unsweetened applesauce or pureed soft fruit (no seeds or skins) ¼ c  Avoid pineapple, oranges, grapefruit  To add some variety I mixed and matched some foods like:  ¼ c apple sauce and ¼ c of cottage cheese, sprinkle with cinnamon and splenda  ¼ c of mashed potatoes and ¼ c of strained cream of chicken soup  Add tofu and salsa to scrambled eggs  Steam carrots until very soft, mash and add a little bit of butter/salt/pepper. I was never able to eat pureed meat of any kind.  It was like trying to swallow sand Good luck and enjoy your pureed food!  Remember, before long you will be eating almost regular again, almost. Sheryl

Gosh, Sheryl.  This all sounds so yummy!  I can't wait to try everything on your list - NOT!  I am soooo glad I made it past this stage.  Hope to see you soon.  I miss you!!

JudyAnne

Thank you so much for the ideas.  I will keep you updated.