Question:
clarifaction on puree foods

I am 3 weeks post of lap rny. i would like to start purees early by 1 day. I have been on full liquids for 2 weeks and clear for 1 week before that. do u think it will effect me? The only reason for doing so is that my hubby can be with me in case something goes wrong.    — bikermama (posted on May 24, 2008)

May 24, 2008
I don't know about that, I had LapBand so the post op diet was completely different. Having said that, I tend to follow and encourage others to follow the guidelines set by their surgeon/nutritionist. The have set the timelines for a reason. Is your husband only going to be home for that one day or what is the significance of that statement? Good luck, Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

May 25, 2008
I think you'll be fine. Ordinarily I would say not to deviate from what the doctor says, but ONE day is not going to make a difference.
   — eddyrider3

May 25, 2008
Som wait and need extra time to change to the next stage, but if you feel you are ready for the change one day will not make a difference. Go for it and enjoy. There is not a great deal of difference except more things are added, but when they are pureaed, they are just like a liquid. make sure to use lots of broth. Seasioning is OK, so get it to your taste. Remember to start to chew, even if it is just mush, you need to get to the stage that when you got to soft solids you chew enought. Best of success toy you.
   — William (Bill) wmil

May 25, 2008
I don't think one day will make that big of a difference. Here is a puree food tip for you. You know those crock pot dinners with beef, carrots and potatoes -- cook that and put about a 1/4 or 1/2 cup in the blender --without the potatoes --that way you can your husband can have the same dish -- only his want be pureed.
   — the7thdean