Re: Cari -3 Weeks Post OP...need some help and advice!

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In a message dated 11/15/2004 6:01:55 PM Central Standard Time,

ccosyns@... writes:

Does anyone happen to

have some special recipies that can be used at this time in my

recovery? I am beyond Bariatrics 3 and am able to start trying some

things from the list that is helpful for the first month.

Any other suggestion or tips are welcomed. Thanks!

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At this point in your recovery it is usually trial and error. Just look for

recipes with eggs and meats that are softer and more protien for your buck. I

ate a lot of cheese eggs and soups. The things that go for one person deosn't

necesarily work for others. Just watch your protein and supplement as

needed.

Mel

Mel

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In a message dated 11/15/2004 6:01:55 PM Central Standard Time,

ccosyns@... writes:

Does anyone happen to

have some special recipies that can be used at this time in my

recovery? I am beyond Bariatrics 3 and am able to start trying some

things from the list that is helpful for the first month.

Any other suggestion or tips are welcomed. Thanks!

__________________________________________--

At this point in your recovery it is usually trial and error. Just look for

recipes with eggs and meats that are softer and more protien for your buck. I

ate a lot of cheese eggs and soups. The things that go for one person deosn't

necesarily work for others. Just watch your protein and supplement as

needed.

Mel

Mel

_http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/ _ (http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/)

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Hey Cari

Most people on this list can tell you I couldnt eat almost anything for months!

I actually lived on soft fresh plums, chicken consomme and protein shakes. Just

eat whatever protein you think you can handle...cheese, yoghurt, eggs, (the

others will come up with more suggestions).

Hang in there. I know the feeling and there is light at the end of the tunnel!

Hugs

Kristy

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Cari

First of all congrats on surviving the first three weeks and the

drain pulling! lol. It really does continue to get better, even if

it feels like FOREVER.

The eating issue is something that will just have to be trial and

error on your part. What works for you won't work for someone

else. Go for foods that have moisture...for example chicken thighs

will go down better than chicken breast because it has more moisture

to the meat. Many people find they start liking steaks a little

rarer than before because the meat is juicier. It just " sits "

better in the stomach.

A favorite early post-op dish came from a DS sister Janice.

Basically it is a potato salad. But you use one potato and 6 hard

boiled eggs, some mayo and what ever YOU like in your potato salad.

It is a great change up from eating Meats and gives a new slant to

eggs.