Question:
I am 1 week pre-op...i am craving somthing to eat thats diff. with cheese
Any kind of food lists would be great for pre-op early weeks? I am looking for somthing cheesey that of course is easy to chew up. — TRACEY W. (posted on May 3, 2003)
May 3, 2003
I didn't try this but you might want to, (understanding anything new you
try at this early post-op may make you sick.) Try a spoonful of Campbell's
cheddar cheese soup. Be sure to check the fat and sugar content. If it is
high, you probably won't be able to tolerate it this soon. Also, if you use
milk instead of water, the milk sugars may also make you sick. A few weeks
down the road to recovery, you might try kraft cheddar cheese slices. I
was able to tolerate small bites of that. It comes indivdually wrapped
like the regular american cheese slices, but has less fat and more flavor.
Cream cheese is also a possibility, but try to get a low fat one, as at
this early stage, fatty foods are going to make you very, very ill. You
will probably always have to watch how much fat and sugars you consume.
— Darlene P.
May 3, 2003
I loved cheese nips when I was an early post-op. They were allowed on the
soft foods and pureed diet by my doctor because they completely break down
in water. I love all the different varieties and enjoyed finally having
something to crunch :>)
— [Deactivated Member]
May 3, 2003
String cheese is easy to chew up and sort of melts in your mouth when
chewed. The big question is does your plan allow you to eat solid foods
yet? I was allowed to eat solid foods starting week 2 so I had eggs with
cheese as my first meal. I put a slice of reduced fat american cheese on
almost anything I heat up. String cheese is somthing I can always count on
when other foods are not going well. Many days I eat 2 string cheese
sticks for a meal.
— zoedogcbr
May 4, 2003
Have you tried ricotta cheese? You can almost make lasagna without the
noodles & meet. Just take some part-skim ricotta, a little bit of
tomato sauce & some part skim mozarella cheese & some italian
seasoning and wahla (or however that is spelled) you have something cheesey
and easy for an early post op.
I also loved the cheese-its. They make junior size (if you can find them,
I can't find them anymore) Do NOT get the reduced fat as they have MORE
carbs (actually double) and more sodium then the regular - just have a
little bit, which is all your tummy will be able to handle anyway. I also
liked farmer cheese...(it usually is with the creamcheeses) let it sit for
about 10 minutes and have it with a little of the cheese its. YUMMY :)
— Ilene M.
May 4, 2003
Pureed or well mashed refried beans with cheese. Yum! But I personally
couldn't have these until 3rd week post-op. We are on clear liquids first 3
days home, then full liquids for a week then gradually move to pureed for 6
weeks.
— Anna L.
May 4, 2003
What really worked for me within 2 weeks post-op was the pinto's and cheese
from taco bell. I couldn't eat them all at once, I added a bit of the mild
taco sauce...after having just the protein drink....the beans tasted really
good...and I thought I didn't like beans. Maybe that helps.
— GroovyLogger
May 4, 2003
Karen took the words right out of my mouth! When I started eating pureed
food after 3 weeks of liquid, someone suggested TacoBell pinto n cheese
(which I ate before, so I knew I liked it)and I was just so happy and it
tasted so good, I even always order it with extra cheese and add more mild
sauce. I ate this 2 times a day everyday and for the next 2 weeks along
with my protien of course! I still eat it when im craving fast food, I
never eat out except for this :o) Good luck!
— Sandy M.
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