Question:
What can you eat when you progress to pureed foods, Isnt that like a liquid diet?

I am now 1 week post op and feel like I am starving. I have been on complete liquids for 1 week and i feel like I am ready for more. Can you eat oatmeal or mashed potatos or is that further down the line?    — almcdowell (posted on February 27, 2006)

February 27, 2006
I was able to do mashed potatoes and oatmeal as long as they were REALLY thinned down (almost to the point I could suck them through a straw). As for the oatmeal, you may want to blend the oats to a finer texture before you make them. You can also do cottage cheese, soups (cream and liquid), refried beans and cheese, grits, pudding. Just make sure you buzz anything with chunks through a blender for a few seconds to make it easier to digest. And CHEW everything! Even if you think you don't need to. VERY IMPORTANT
   — stargazer12472

February 27, 2006
Hi! I had surgery on 02/06/06. I am on the pureed/mushy phase myself. For me this is the 3rd & 4th week AFTER surgery. I have suggestions from my dietician and they are as follows: 1/4 c. small curd low fat cottage cheese; 1/4 c. oatmeal, made with skim milk (not too sticky); 1/4 c. s/f pudding made with skim milk; 1 small jar of baby food meat or vegetables (be careful of added sugars); 1 scrambled egg or 1/4 c. egg substitute; 1/4 c. blenderized vegetable beef soup, clam chowder, etc.; 1/4 c. mashed banana, unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 c. pureed vegetables (carrots, squash, peas, cauliflower, etc. Limit mashed potatoes) Also anything that was on the liquid and full liquid phase. They suggest eating 5-6 meals/day with 2-3 of those being meal replacements (protein drinks that are replacements and not supplements). The biggest suggestion..do not chew anything. I have found that the Progresso soups have a pretty substantial amount of protein compared to other soups. I put it in the blender until it is liquid. It looks pretty gross, but you get over that when you taste it. I hope that helps. I have some additional information, if you need it...just e-mail me. Good luck Tammy
   — Thin2WinNOklahoma

February 27, 2006
Hi April I am 4 days Post Op and I am on a full liquid diet. I got suggestions from friends who used the same dr and surgery as I, they said to suck on popsickles and try thinned down cream of chicken soup and mashed potatoes, I did and they make me feel REAL full! I am drinking plenty of water and a shake called "muscle milk" ,watch your sugar.I am feeling wonderful and satisfied for now...until i get tired of the same old same old.LOL! I alternate all of the above every 15 minutes per DR's order. Email if you have any questions, I a,m kinda new at this too but I am learning everyday. I worry about eating too much but I haven't vomited any. Talk to you later~Melissa
   — WannaBSlim

February 27, 2006
I am almost 1 year post op. Go very slowly. Don't rush putting solids back. You would be surprised the trouble you can get into. You say you are starving? That kind of hunger may be more head hunger and thrist than true hunger. Also you may want to evaluate the type of protein you are taking in. Are you using a protein drink like Nectar or Matrix? Increasing protein curbs hunger quite a bit. A tool you will need countless times for the rest of your life- trust me. because eventually those food deamons come back. For now- let you body recover. I went back to my bariatric nutritionist 2 weeks after surgery to create a new food plan. We started with soft foods like cottage cheese, low carb yogurt, white flaky fish, apple sauce, string cheese. More is coming- promise.
   — ppaige

February 27, 2006
Hi, just wanted to add my 2 cents. I am on the puree foods right now and I do a lot of soups. I blend them and add 15 grams of soy protein per serving to the mix, and a little broth to help liquify it. I have had potato , tomato, beef vege,manhattan clam,beans and bacon,chicken noodle so far and it works so well for me. Blend the whole can and save the rest for another meal. I also still drink carnation instant breakfast with the 15 grams of soy blended in. I have also eaten chicken with chicken broth and light mayo,blended to a pulp-and tuna the same way. I also bought a few baby food jars of veges that I like. I have lost 34lbs-so far.Just remember all the food we cannot have right now-we have eaten them so many times before and just for a few months , we don't need them right now.Nothing taste as good as thin feels! You can do it! Rachel
   — long22

February 27, 2006
April..Check with your doctor. I NEVER did the liquid diet. Even in the hospital I was given mashed potatoes. I was scared to death that I was doing something wrong but I never had to puree a thing. I am 3 months out and 90lbs down. I basically ate baked white fish, mashed potatoes, refried beans, canned veggies, cream soups, and popcicles the first month. Just make sure you CHEW CHEW CHEW. Good luck and do what you think is right for you. Everyone will have a different opinion. Chew and watch your sugars..no more that 5 to 8 grams per serving!
   — danancy

February 27, 2006
here are guides from cornell wls center http://www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/diet_guid_gas_bypas.pdfhttp:// www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/diet_guid_duod_swit.pdf http://www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/diet_guid_lap_band.pdf http://www.cornellweightlosssurgery.org/pdf/dietary_guidelines_sleeve_gastrectomy.pdf
   — walter A.