Question:
i'm still in the pureed stage.... i'm only 9 days out and looking for
foods high in protien that puree well. My dr doesnt allow protien drinks. Only non calorie liquids. — Janice C. (posted on February 4, 2004)
February 3, 2004
Janice- I simply pureed whatever I made my family for dinner- I bought a
little grinder at walmart (what a lifesaver) For example- if you make some
chicken for your family- put a little in the chopper and thin it out with
some chicken broth- (any kind of meat would be fine) also- things like
cottage cheese and egg drop soup are high in protein and already in a puree
consistency- Also most baked/poached fish are so flaky, you don't need to
puree them- just chew them well- Best wishes Kim
— WABBIT F.
February 3, 2004
Got a crockpot? I cooked turkey breast, chicken breast, a beef roast and a
pork tenderloin (not all at the same time)and pureed some for me with the
gravy made from the juices. Sliced the meats for my family and it was very
good. You can also use some cream soups to thin the meat/poultry purees to
add some flavor. Only the beef sat a little "heavy" in my pouch.
It might have been that I ate too much of it, because it really tasted good
at the time. It takes some work, but it is worth it in my book. I wanted
to be sure to get the protein in for healing. I did not start using protein
shakes until about 2 months out!
— koogy
February 4, 2004
Hi Janice, I too had Dr. Bodner, What I ate was blended Chicken salad,
regular egg salad(very finely chopped) most of the time. In additon, I
would eat a couple of bites of a baked sweet potato, great for vitamins,
no need to worry about the carb in it, A couple of teaspoons don't amoutn
to much. At this point concentrate on staying hydrated, water, popsicles
etc.
Best of Luck
MaryLyn 5/21/03 -115 Dr. B's support group meets every 4th
tuesday....FYI
— Kriola
February 4, 2004
I also tried just eating what I made the family and after my pureed grilled
cheese (YUCK!) I could'nt do it anymore, it grossed me out. I lived on
cottage cheese, pinto n cheese from taco bell, scrambled eggs and protien
drinks. That did'nt last long and I had to force myself to eat at that
stage anyways. Good luck!
— Sandy M.
February 4, 2004
if your in the puree stage i don't see why your doctor wouldn't want you to
use a protien shake to make sure you are able to get in your protien. it
wouldn't be used as a "drink" but take the place of a meal.after
3 months or when you are able to get in all your protien by food he has us
stop taking the shake. my doctor also only wants us to drink non-calorie
drinks. what is the difference between trying to find something high in
protien and turn it into liquid or drinking a protien shake? are you sure
you understood your doctor? i'm just confused.
— franbvan
February 5, 2004
Hello, I pureed my pot roast with a bit of onion and gravy, it looked like
the worst ^%$# you've seen but was very tasty and I also pureed a chicken
enchilada that was way yummy too. I have a kitchen aid food processor that
really tears stuff up. It was great to eat this stuff, had no problems
except with wanting more whn my tummy said NO! Good Luck,
Ann
— Ann M.
February 5, 2004
Egg salad, shrimp salad, chicken salad. Just add a bit of mayo and you cam
make anything a salad. Shrimp salad was awsome....
— Chefswife (.
February 5, 2004
Janice, I don't understand why your doctor does not want you to have
protein drinks - you won't be able to finish an entire drink anyway at 9
days. And I could not tolerate pureed foods until 4-5 weeks - it was hard
to finish a spoon of potatos. Finally, I spoke with my Nutritionist who did
not agree with my doctor's diet - so I suggest you speak with your
nutritionist who is has experience in WLS. Good Luck - and remember each
day will be better than the day before.
— Anna M.
February 7, 2004
I wish you the best... I too am always a bit bum-fuzzled when I hear about
a doc who doesn't "want" his or her patients to be on protein
drinks... I'm eight months out and am STILL unable to get the necessary
70-80gms protein in daily without my protein drinks. I think I'd clarify
this with your surgeon and or nutritionist and find out WHY no protein
drinks! God bless & take care!!
— Amy G.
February 8, 2004
Somebody said . . . <<Janice, I don't understand why your doctor does
not want you to have protein drinks - you won't be able to finish an entire
drink anyway at 9 days.>> <p>
To which I reply . . . REALLY? I was drinking 4 protein shakes/day at 9
days out. I was on clear liquids and protein shakes only for 1 month.
<p>
Careful about all-encompassing answers . . . your answers are not the same
as everyone else's . . . that's why we say YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary).
— RWH G.
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