Pureed Food Question...

I also posted this on the RNY board.   Maybe this is a ridiculous question to ask online but....I'm pureeing meats and pea soup and freezing them for my post-op pureed period. How thick / thin should it be? I'm freezing 1oz portions in icecube trays so this may be difficult to puree more so after if I need it to be thinner. But, I don't want it to be too thin. What worked for you???? Thanks for your time! Jules

Jules!  You are too funny!  It's so good to be prepared, I'm happy that you are taking this seriously.  Those things will work well for the liquid diet pre-op as well. When you start on your post-op eating, you will have to eat things that are liquid consistency, and you must strain them to ensure that there are no pieces or particles.  You may be able to eat the Pea Soup strained, but not the meat. For the pureed stage it all depends on what you like and what your pouch can handle.  To be honest, talking from a preparedness standpoint, I'd make some thin and gradually increase the density so as you get farther out through your pureed stage you will be able to increase the texture of the food. Laura

Awesome idea!!! Thanks! I made a roast last night and used the left-overs for beef stew today. I took just the meat (falling apart) and pureed it with the juices (fat skimmed first). I'll save that for later in the puree stage. I actually tasted it after I pureed it and thought I would be grossed out. It was actually pretty yummers! Lip Shmackin' Baby!!!

I am adding broth to the meats I puree also.  Otherwise I find them a bit too thick.  I am also using the stage one baby foods meat as recommended- they are a good consistency.  This is at least my lapband rules for this stage- not sure how/if RNY differs

I actually never pureed anything. I stuck to soups and soft foods. But i did add baby foods to the creamed soups for protein.  Sounds like you have a great plan working for you! Have fun being creative!

Thanks! You know, I never even thought about the recommended baby food. I've already bought some meats too. Duh, of course, I should puree to the same consistancy as the baby food. Oy Vay! Happy Beautiful Weekend! Jules