Question:
I'm on the pureed stage starting this week-need ideas of what to eat?

I'm starting the blended and oureed diet this Sunday and need an idea of what I should be eating, I am on full liquids right now-what did others eat during the full liquids stage, I can't seem to tolerate anything-tomato bisque and cream of wheat-can eat it but once finished feel gross-have not started taking anything with protein yet-should I be? Should I do the liquid protein now? any suggestions would be helpful    — TotallyTori (posted on March 19, 2003)

March 19, 2003
like my doctor was telling me.. don't kill yourself over these stage diets. stick to them... but don't necessarily puree everything.. it'll be too nasty. I ate alot of mashed potatoes to get me through. also soups, cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, i also ate chicken, but instead of pureeing it, i chewed it till it was mush, which the Dr said was fine. good luck to you! 8mos post op -100 pounds
   — Sunny4x4chick

March 19, 2003
I had to do pureed for the first 4 weeks. I pureed chicken breast meat, turkey breast meat, and even tried roast beef pureed. For chicken and turkey, I used Soup at Hand cream of chicken, roast beef I used gravy to thin them down some. I could not get pureed vegetables, other than mashed potatoes, down, so I drank V-8 juice instead. I also ate cottage cheese and low fat, no added sugar yogurt (Dannon Lite and Fit works). Unsweetened applesauce and canned fruits in juice (pureed), oatmeal, grits. I stayed away form SF puddings and SF jello - they can sometimes trigger sugar cravings. I was also allowed to have Choice DM - sort of like Ensure but for diabetics. Our dietician recommended getting protein from chicken, fish, beef, turkey, etc. but use the protein shakes if needed. You might want to use Lactaid milk, as you may become lactose intolerant after surgery, and that can make you feel pretty yucky. Add seasonings to your pureed food; it doesn't have to be bland!
   — koogy

March 19, 2003
A favorite of mine on the pureed diet was Italian beef cooked in the crockpot. I make mine using a 2-3 lb. rump roast (it's a leaner roast), 2 cups beef broth or bouillon, 1 packet Good Seasons Italian Dressing mix, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning. If you like it with a little more kick further post-op you can add a few Jalapeno peppers as well. If you cook this all day in your crockpot and shred it up you can eat alone, with some low-fat mozzarella, or over some mashed potatoes. Very yummy and makes great sandwiches for hubby or anybody else you may be cooking for! You can also make chicken breasts in the crockpot with broth & seasonings. Or cook the chicken breasts or some turkey cutlets with some of the seasoned diced tomatoes. Cook it all day, serve as-is or sprinkle on some parmesan & mozzarella to up the protein. You can puree anything but if you cook it in the crockpot it's more tender and you have some juice or broth to make the pureeing process easier. Good Luck! - Anna LAP RNY 7/3/02 -120lbs.
   — Anna L.

March 19, 2003
Those of you on puree or mush part of the journey don't let your brain get stuck in the boring mode. Here are some suggestions: Egg salad, tuna salad, the inside of a deviled crab with cocktail sauce, pintos and cheese from taco bell, mashed potatoes, soft cheese spreads, deviled ham, deviled chicken, whipped sweet potatoes, carrot souffle, spinich souffle, eggs-omlets, soft boiled scrambled, pureed fruits, pureed casseroles, I also found nancy's quiche appitizers (they are tiny and good). Just remember no chucks!!!! and chew ,chew, chew PS. don't swallow too fast :) Good luck on your journies!
   — ~~Stacie~~

March 19, 2003
Thanks for all your responses, alot of things I never even thought about trying to eat, especially the deviled crab-do you guys think baked crab and salmon cakes would be ok because they are soft, my grandmother also makes awesome macaroni salad super soft, and not alot of mayo with tuna and egg whites-do you think that would be okay to eat? And will I need to but a food processor???
   — TotallyTori

March 19, 2003
During pureed I lived on no-fat refried beans from a can. Sprinkle with a little cheese and add a tablespoon or two of mild sauce (my pouch couldn't handle spicey that early on).
   — Amy W.