curious to know...

Hey everyone,


I am 2 weeks and one day post op.  I am still on the full liquids and will move to the puree phase soon.  I am so curious to know some things from all of u who are a few months or more post op...  What do you eat in a typical day?  Are you able to eat normal, real food? I'm so sick of eating beans, cheese, cottage cheese, etc that I just dont even want to eat anymore.  So, I am eagerly awaiting the day that I can eat something different and yummy.  Also, what suggestions do you have for the puree phase? 

Thanks,
Autumn

I really liked the baby food green beans with a pinch of salt in them and mashed potatoes with a little shredded cheese when I was early out.  I also liked oatmeal and would add a bit of applesauce and a smidgon of cinnamon.  You have to get creative.  I know it gets to be boring and drab.... I remember that part well.

As for now, I eat a pretty normal diet now.  I eat wayyy less than I used to and I eat much healthier choices.  But really, if there is anything I want.... I can figure a way to make it healthy and enjoy it.  There are some great resources for recipes and such.  There is a message board on OH for recipes and they are amazing!  If you really want a certain dish... just ask and they will post you a suggested recipe.

Hang in there and congrats!

Tracy

Hi Tracy,

You ate normal mashed potatoes or baby food mashed potatoes?

Ive been wondering if mashed potatoes are ok to eat, but wasnt sure.

Thanks!
Autumn

I can now eat nearly anything I want.  Just not much of it!  It's normal, real food!

When I was on pureed, I really like baby food peaches, and baby food butternut squash.  The baby food veggies are very bland - don't be afraid to add spices.

Hang in there - won't be long, and you'll be moving right on to real food!  I was so excited when I could have lettuce - something that crunches!

I ate a lot of different kinds of cheese.. refried beans and when my mouth really needed a lift I went to Greys and got some mashed potatoes with some gravy on it.. 2 tbs didnt kell me or wreck my diet but MAN did it make me feel better...

Linda

Man, do I remember feeling the way you do!  I have to say that according to our diet plan at St. V's (which has changed some) we were not allowed mashed potatoes.  I don't really care for them so I didn't miss them.  Now that I am 8 months out I can eat anything.  I DON"T but I could.    I was bad and didn't puree.  I just ate soft foods and chewed it to death.

However, I did ask my doc if I could eat Eggs a little early.  She gave me permission and I have never tasted better scrambled eggs then that little 1 oz cup I had that day!

Hang in there!