Food suggestions
So I'm going to make and freeze food ahead of time for Erin and the girls (since I'm the cook in the house). But what should I do for myself? Obviously I won't be eating spaghetti, chicken and the like but I doubt I'm going to want to spend much time in the kitchen for myself for the first month afterwards. Am I going to need baby food and such for pureed? Aside from protein, I have no idea what I should be stocking up on...
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OneFinger
on 10/16/10 11:41 am, edited 10/16/10 11:43 am
on 10/16/10 11:41 am, edited 10/16/10 11:43 am
No way am I going the baby food route. 
I bought a Magic Bullet blender and decided to blend my food in the near term rather than eat baby food. I love the blender and I can blend enough portions in their small cup for several of my 2 oz meals.
Before surgery I bought 2 six-packs of SF jello. I've only used about 3 containers so far. I also found Kroger's CarbMaster Blend of yorgart and really like that. It's my typical breakfast. I also got a couple varieties of indivually-packaged string cheese. Make for an easy carry-to-work lunch in days when you're on a full liquid diet. (I know, it not a liquid but it was on the list of foods they suggested.)
Another good meal is taking a slice of deli meat and a slice of cheese and rolling them up. (I suggest chicken or turkey - was told no red meats for a couple of months.) I've read some people dip the roll-up in mustard or light mayo. Haven't tried the dipping yet - might be too soon.
Remember, you'll only be eating 2 oz at a time. So there's really not a need to "stock up". But, I also went shopping for my vitamins ahead of time and found some great deals. I'd also recommend that you get a box of Gas-X strips in case you have post-op gas.
I also stocked up on Chystal Light for those times when I'm tired of plain water. I take one of the "tubes" that makes 2 quarts and use it in a gallon. I'm not looking for full-strength flavor. I only looking for a hint of taste in the water.
In short, I wouldn't buy in bulk. A few things go a very long way after surgery. For example, a single 6 oz cup of yorgart is 3 (yes THREE) servings for me. I only eat about 25 cents worth of food at each meal.
I bought a Magic Bullet blender and decided to blend my food in the near term rather than eat baby food. I love the blender and I can blend enough portions in their small cup for several of my 2 oz meals.
Before surgery I bought 2 six-packs of SF jello. I've only used about 3 containers so far. I also found Kroger's CarbMaster Blend of yorgart and really like that. It's my typical breakfast. I also got a couple varieties of indivually-packaged string cheese. Make for an easy carry-to-work lunch in days when you're on a full liquid diet. (I know, it not a liquid but it was on the list of foods they suggested.)
Another good meal is taking a slice of deli meat and a slice of cheese and rolling them up. (I suggest chicken or turkey - was told no red meats for a couple of months.) I've read some people dip the roll-up in mustard or light mayo. Haven't tried the dipping yet - might be too soon.
Remember, you'll only be eating 2 oz at a time. So there's really not a need to "stock up". But, I also went shopping for my vitamins ahead of time and found some great deals. I'd also recommend that you get a box of Gas-X strips in case you have post-op gas.
I also stocked up on Chystal Light for those times when I'm tired of plain water. I take one of the "tubes" that makes 2 quarts and use it in a gallon. I'm not looking for full-strength flavor. I only looking for a hint of taste in the water.
In short, I wouldn't buy in bulk. A few things go a very long way after surgery. For example, a single 6 oz cup of yorgart is 3 (yes THREE) servings for me. I only eat about 25 cents worth of food at each meal.
High Weight = 310 Surgery Weight = 300 Dr's Goal = 200 My Goal = 190 
Yeah... I'm with One on that. I bought baby food and got totally grossed out when I opened one jar. I tossed the rest. The 2 foods that were my staple during the soft/pureed food stages were Cottage Cheese and ground turkey. You can't really stock up on the cottage cheese ahead of time, but you can on the ground turkey. I would brown up a package with some onions. Then once it was cooked I would puree it in the food processor with some marinara sauce. One package of that would last me a while since my portion size was really small at the time. You can stock up on the ground turkey and freeze them in small (like no more than 1 cup) servings. Know that you probably won't be able to eat a cup of it at one meal though.
Good on you for planning ahead for your family and yourself. You are really taking this on in a positive way. Congrats girlie!
Good on you for planning ahead for your family and yourself. You are really taking this on in a positive way. Congrats girlie!
Our little miracle baby boy is on his way!
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