Question:
I'm ten days post-op and I was wondering what foods would be best for me to eat?

Just wanted to know so I can buy what was best for me to eat.    — Diana W. (posted on February 21, 2003)

February 21, 2003
Eat soft, don't rush the solids. In the long run you will be glad. Sugar free puddings are good and you can add powdered protein, cream of wheat, scrambled eggs, mashed potatos, most puree'd foods. Milk shakes made with protein mix and blended with lots of crushed ice can be flavored with sugar free jello and taste yummy. Creamed soups are also very good.
   — Sue A.

February 21, 2003
10 days post op I was only allowed to be on full liquids. I was allowed stuff like sugar free Carnation instant breakfast, milk ( up to 1%), soups that were blended and strained ( I was told to avoid tomato soup because of the sugar content, BUMMER!). My juices had to be 100% juice and they had to be diluted. I could also have yogurt but it had to be the fat free yogurt with no fruit pieces. Dannon has a brand called Light and Fit creamy that's pretty good. Good luck!
   — Kris T.

February 22, 2003
I was on pureed foods for the first month. Here are some of the things I ate: pureed turkey breast thinned with (home-made) gravy, pureed chicken, thinned with cream of chicken soup, instant plain oatmeal made with Lactose free milk, Light and Fit yogurt by Dannon, cottage cheese, mashed potatoes, pureed vegetables, V8 juice, unsweetened applesauce, pureed peaches, Choice DM, Lactose free milk, and 100% juices diluted with water. Hope this helps!
   — koogy

February 22, 2003
Diana~ Congratulations on your surgery! I'm 6 weeks post-op myself and certainly experimenting with what I can and cannot tolerate. For me, that second and third week were wonderful in that I was able to move beyond the clear broth & jello, which I had gotten so tired of. By about the 14th day, I had moved onto Mashed Potatoes, Soft poached eggs with a melba toast cracker crumbled on top for texture, wheat thins & ritz crackers, cream style soups (cream of chix, mushroom, asparagus, etc.), soft cheeses, cottage cheese, fat free cream cheese, sugar free popsicles (great for staying hydrated!) and protein shakes, protein shakes, protein shakes! I've tried to be very aware of my nutritional intake, being careful to shoot for protein in everything & remembering that Centrum Chewable every morning! Hot Tea has become my beverage of choice, using the decaf types (except for my first-of-the-morning cup ~ gotta have a wee bit of caffeine!). I'm drinking water or hot tea almost constantly to avoid dehydration. The Hot Tea feels really good on the tummy too. Keep us informed of your progress!! Isn't this exciting?!?!?!!!
   — chelle3081

February 22, 2003
If you are allowed to eat pureed foods, try chili and corned beef. I eat chili without beans, with a little bit of cheese melted on top. It has been my mainstay for the last 5-1/2 weeks! <br> Other good foods are tuna, ground and mixed with a tiny bit of mayo, plain oatmeal with a pat of trans-free butter. I've also eaten corned beef (well cooked, and then patted w/paper towels to get rid of some of the fat) and refried beans. Then, there always is Cottage cheese, the old stand by. I haven't been able to eat eggs, but many patients can--- either scrambled or deviled. <br> Good luck! Beth (1/15/03, open RNY, started 222 down 21 pounds)
   — Beth S.