Question:
I am 3 weeks post-op. What else can I eat?

I don't have any interest in eating but I try to force myself because I know I won't get better if I don't. I've been eating applesauce, cottage cheese, havarti cheese, avocados and instant carnation breakfast. I think I'm getting too much fat. Does anyone have any ideas about other things I could try?    — C. G. (posted on July 8, 2000)

July 8, 2000
You from seattle? I lived there until last year when I moved to Florida. Who did your surgery? Dr Oh and Dr Foxx did mine. Dr Oh had me one liquids for 6 weeks. I had sugar free jello, broth, popsycles, water, water, water, juice. ALL SUGAR FREE. I could have nothing I had to chew. Good luck Dawn
   — dawn D.

July 8, 2000
You might want to try some real protein supplement that will mix with water. That has minimal calories, sugars, fats and will perk you up better than moost of what you're eating. I am also a Fox pt, so we are clear only (except protein & vites) for 4 weeks, then a graduated "mush" program, such as baked potato insides & lowest sugar yogurts. V8 is also a harmless little thing to add and it tastes GREAT after all bland foods.
   — vitalady

July 8, 2000
Carolyn, I practically lived on low-fat refried beans during my "pureed" days following surgery. You can simply add a little water to them to make them a bit "mushier" then nuke them for a minute with a LITTLE bit of lowfat shredded chedder (if you can tolerate that) and add a bit of salsa "juice" and/or onion powder or other seasonings. They are quite tasty and both the beans and cheese are high in protein. Try to get a small electric hand blender (they cost about $10-$15) that you can use to blend other foods (add a little broth or water)to a pureed state too and kind of "experiment" a little with foods that you like. Use your imagination. Good luck, Carolyn, and God Bless. cj
   — cj T.

July 9, 2000
Carolyn, at 3 weeks I was eating a lot of split pea soup, bean with bacon soup and fiesta chili beef, all from Campbell's. But that was winter and you may not want the hot foods now. But then again, they're good sources of protein and low in fat. I used a hand blender to really mush them up good.
   — Duffy H.

July 9, 2000
Try scrambled eggs and sugar-free popsicles, sugar-free pudding.
   — Gina E.

July 9, 2000
Shake = 8 oz skim milke, 1/2 container 100 cal yogurt and ice... YUMMY! & helps get some protein in. :)
   — kimberly1224

July 10, 2000
Hi Carolyn, Try getting a protein supplement and drinking at least one shake per day. You will be surprised how much that will help with energy. If you are still recuperating from surgery, protein intake increases tissue building also. Some things I ate right after surgery are: yogurt, chicken broth, mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, small amount of tuna, few crackers, frozen yogurt (TCBY). I have real good luck with cheese, corn tortillas, mashed potatoes, steamed carrots. Hope this helps!
   — Laura P.

July 10, 2000
Try KFC mashed potatoes and gravy. It is soft.
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