Question:
Has anyone tried eating baby food post-op for meats and protien?

   — Barbara S. (posted on March 23, 2000)

March 23, 2000
My doctor told me NOT to use baby food. He said the purpose behind baby food is to put weight on a baby and help them grow. As a result, they usually have high calories and contain sugar. Best to puree your own foods in a blender so you know what exactly you are eating.
   — Sherri G.

March 23, 2000
Barbara, You might want to try to puree your own food with a food processor- be careful with meats, though, I blew up a blender trying to puree steak! If you have a processor, or can borrow one, you can puree what you want and freeze it in ice cube trays. Most standard ice cube trays hold about 1 oz. per cube, so this makes it easy for you to measure the amount you want to eat. I did some vegetables, but mostly chicken and steak- seasoned the way I wanted! After they are frozen, I just transferred them to freezer bags. Beats the heck out of baby food! Good Luck!
   — M B.

March 24, 2000
I've tried the baby foods and they work great (non-protein items); I puree my chicken or fish, and add a teaspoon or two of baby food veggies or fruits. There are varieities with no additives whatsoever and they are pretty good. I recommend the Gerber Mixed Fruits! Its such a nice change from yogurt, cottage cheese and mushy chicken. I've tried the carrots, sweet potatoes, green beans and spinach - have a preference for the first two. They all taste like the real thing. My nutritionist suggested that I mix a teaspoon of the veggies with the pureed chicken or turkey -- kinda like a yucky casserole -- it makes the protein go down much easier and livens up the taste. Try it -- they are less than $.50 a jar and really convenient for variety.
   — Toni B.