Question:
I'm 6 months post op at the end of this month?

mY QUESTION IS THIS.TONIGHT FOR SUPPER I ATE A 7 1/2 OZ CONTAINER OF CHEF BOY R DEE RAVS.USALLY I DON'T EAT THAT MUCH BUT TONIGHT I DID.AND I WAS WONDERING IF THIS IS UNUSAL THIS EARLY AFTER SURGERY?I'M DOWN 95LBS AND FEEL GREAT.THERE ARE TIMES I SNACK BUT I TRY...TO MAKE SURE IT IS ON HIGH PROTEIN STUFF.ANYONE HAVE ANY INPUT?THANKS ALOT.GRACE MARSHALL..267/172    — GRACE M. (posted on September 9, 2003)

September 9, 2003
Although as an Italian-American I tend to cringe at Chef Boy R Dee, my kids like it so I have it in the house. I think that it is a little too high in carbs so it isn't a good food choice for us. Also, the 7 1/2 oz would seem to be too big a meal. Try to stick to higher protein meals. Good luck.
   — SteveColarossi

September 9, 2003
This very subject came up at my support group meeting last week when a 2 mo post-op'er asked why she could eat a small 6 oz container of the Chef Boyardees with a 2 oz pouch and the surgeon said that soft, mushy foods slide right on thru the pouch and that we will be able to eat more of certain foods depending on the consistency. This applies to soups and other liquidy/soft foods.
   — Cindy R.

September 9, 2003
Grace, congrats on doing so well. First off, I don't think that it was the Greastest choice of foods, but, 7 1/2 oz of mushy foods, that doesn't seem like alot at 6 mos. I can tell you for me, at 6 mos, i could eat a whole 6inch from Subway. For me, its all about texture. For example, I cam eat a whole 1/4 lbs burger with no bread, but, if I have it on bread, only 1/4. I can eat that whole sub, but, only 1/2 of a wendy's L chili. I can eat a TON of shrimp, but, very little bread. I think you are doing great! Just try to have the protein first and don't have the pasta as often. Good Luck. heather 8/15/02 305/187/150
   — heathercross