One month and soft foods

Thank you Barb. I'm using my fitness pal so that seems to be working for my tracking. I actually really really want a fresh bun with some lunch meat but that's off the list is that craving needs to go away, I know it's in my head because my belly isn't hungry. But yeah if my appetite would come back just a little that would be good. I know it will come in time and then I'll be cursing it lol. I appreciate your encouragement.

Gee I know what you mean about what to eat, I sort of figure as long as I can digest it, its soft enough, hope they don't tell me to avoid been as I've been having it for a couple of weeks now (pureed). This weekend I thought I'd try making some beef stew, chili (with beans and beef) and meatloaf. I bought a bunch of little ramekins at the dollar store so have been portion out in those and freezing.

I haven't had any veggies other than cauliflower yet as mushy veggies has no appeal. Today I just couldn't decide on something for lunch so got a homemade turkey soup out of the freezer and figure I'll pick out the noodles.

It's hard when you're trying to get enough protein but get tired of eating the same things.

I've got my one month tomorrow will be interesting to hear what they say.

I did think it was odd that puréed beef was allowed but not on soft foods according to Windsor. I have had cauliflower as well and the only other thing I had was small English cucumber slices that I peeled and put tuna on top. It's true about the getting tired of it, I think it's why no foods hold appeal but now I can introduce more and I'm stuck. Hope your appointment goes well tomorrow.

Red meat is considered Beef. Pork would be the other white meat. The prosciutto is considered a deli meat and I personally would say that it is fine to eat. Try other deli meats like ham and chicken, but have them slice it thin so it is moist. Canned tuna or chicken would be good also.

I had thought that too but he list of red meat includes pork...I'll attach a pic of what I'm to avoid. But I'm happy to think of prosciutto as a deli meat and go with it lol. I do have some canned chicken, I will think of something to make with that. Thanks.

I think they are talking about dense meats. Which would make sense. The deli meats should not be an issue for this stage.

Thanks, that explanation works for me :)

Those items that are listed are foods that are typically difficult to digest at this stage or just don't sit right.

I have had a small portion of prime rib and had no issues. I've had a tiny piece of steak but wasn't thrilled. Bread does not go down well, however a small piece of toast is OK. Pasta and rice make me feel sick. Ham is a no no as well.

However, ground beef has been a godsend for me and is soooo versatile.

The whole thing about scarring has me befuddled. I'm don't understand that. I guess my question would be, other than calorie content, what's the difference between ground beef, turkey, or chicken?

I might be calling your clinic to get some clarification here because I think they're telling you to avoid them because experience tells them they are harder to deal with at this stage not necessarily that you can't absolutely have them.

Having said all of this - do what you feel comfortable doing. :)

Thanks, yes it makes no sense at all why ground turkey/chicken is okay but not beef. I even said I was looking forward to a bunless hamburger and she said not until 6 months...I mentioned jerky for my return to work and she said to make sure it was turkey not beef jerky, seemed a little intense. The only explanation for the scaring that seemed to make sense is that it's much more difficult for your stomach to break down beef/red meat and digesting it is a lot more work so that's why it can cause scaring vs the others. But I'm not sure if I buy it.

The comments got me thinking so I went back and looked at my book, there is no food list for the soft food stage just a couple of pages of suggested menus, whi*****lude chicken, tuna, ham, chili, and fish

and the following:

In addition to the foods you have already been eating on the Pureed Diet, here is a list of foods that you can now start to incorporate into your Soft Food Diet:
- Ground meat/poultry or diced meat/poultry cooked in a chili, stew, or curry
- Cheese - all types in 30g or 1 inch cube portions
- Legumes - soft and cooked, in a sauce (e.g. beans, lentils, chick peas)
- Eggs - cooked with little or no fat (e.g. boiled eggs, scrambled eggs)
- Well-cooked fruits and vegetables (e.g. boiled broccoli, canned beans, canned fruit, potato or sweet potato)
- Soft fruits (e.g. mango, banana, peeled apple)
- Pita bread, tortilla wraps
- Bread- thin sliced, well toasted
- Cereal- high fibre, low sugar
- All soups
- Peanut, almond or cashew butter (limit to 1 tbsp serving)

So I think I'm good, although maybe the shredded bbq chicken didn't really fit, but it ate okay. Haven't actually tried any bread yet.