Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 In a message dated 8/16/2003 6:44:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jazz1@... writes: > According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am > supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering > if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! > Hi Mark I am sorry this is the first time I am ever reading this post from you but yes post ops (when your surgeon says it's ok) start the pureed stage of food consumption. This stage that I will be experiencing very soon consists mostly of protein based foods like chicken, tuna, turkey and you should process them until they are of baby food consistency and go light on the seasonings until after you have tasted it. The amount of food you eat should be something that is discussed with you by your surgeon. In fact your surgeon or nutrionist has a responsibility to provide you with literature of what you are exactly supposed to eat and how much and when and how to prepare these foods. If you did not receive this information I think you should demand it from them ASAP. Good Luck Lori Anne pre-op Lap RNY 8/25/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 In a message dated 8/16/2003 6:44:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jazz1@... writes: > According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am > supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering > if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! > Hi Mark I am sorry this is the first time I am ever reading this post from you but yes post ops (when your surgeon says it's ok) start the pureed stage of food consumption. This stage that I will be experiencing very soon consists mostly of protein based foods like chicken, tuna, turkey and you should process them until they are of baby food consistency and go light on the seasonings until after you have tasted it. The amount of food you eat should be something that is discussed with you by your surgeon. In fact your surgeon or nutrionist has a responsibility to provide you with literature of what you are exactly supposed to eat and how much and when and how to prepare these foods. If you did not receive this information I think you should demand it from them ASAP. Good Luck Lori Anne pre-op Lap RNY 8/25/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 In a message dated 8/16/2003 6:44:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jazz1@... writes: > According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am > supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering > if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! > Hi Mark I am sorry this is the first time I am ever reading this post from you but yes post ops (when your surgeon says it's ok) start the pureed stage of food consumption. This stage that I will be experiencing very soon consists mostly of protein based foods like chicken, tuna, turkey and you should process them until they are of baby food consistency and go light on the seasonings until after you have tasted it. The amount of food you eat should be something that is discussed with you by your surgeon. In fact your surgeon or nutrionist has a responsibility to provide you with literature of what you are exactly supposed to eat and how much and when and how to prepare these foods. If you did not receive this information I think you should demand it from them ASAP. Good Luck Lori Anne pre-op Lap RNY 8/25/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 OK.....here are a few ideas that I had post-op..........some came from trial and error and some from the friendly folks in the group. If you boil some white meat chicken with a few veggies............carrots, onions, celery, parsnips.........then throw it all into the food processor with some low salt chicken broth and water to taste, you end up with a quite tasty, albeit not visually appealing, pureed dinner. You can also buy the very small(4 oz.) glad tupperware containers and freeze these and nuke them as needed. Also, puree any fruit you like and dump it into your fave sugar free jello...that was yummy. I also put fruit juice into ice cube trays and sucked on those simply to satisfy my oral fixation and dry mouth after surgery. I hope this helps in some way or leads you to some new ideas. Take Care. le M. Lap RNY 3/31/03 BMI 57 361/253/135 Dr.S.Merola Queens, NY Peace Out ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 OK.....here are a few ideas that I had post-op..........some came from trial and error and some from the friendly folks in the group. If you boil some white meat chicken with a few veggies............carrots, onions, celery, parsnips.........then throw it all into the food processor with some low salt chicken broth and water to taste, you end up with a quite tasty, albeit not visually appealing, pureed dinner. You can also buy the very small(4 oz.) glad tupperware containers and freeze these and nuke them as needed. Also, puree any fruit you like and dump it into your fave sugar free jello...that was yummy. I also put fruit juice into ice cube trays and sucked on those simply to satisfy my oral fixation and dry mouth after surgery. I hope this helps in some way or leads you to some new ideas. Take Care. le M. Lap RNY 3/31/03 BMI 57 361/253/135 Dr.S.Merola Queens, NY Peace Out ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 OK.....here are a few ideas that I had post-op..........some came from trial and error and some from the friendly folks in the group. If you boil some white meat chicken with a few veggies............carrots, onions, celery, parsnips.........then throw it all into the food processor with some low salt chicken broth and water to taste, you end up with a quite tasty, albeit not visually appealing, pureed dinner. You can also buy the very small(4 oz.) glad tupperware containers and freeze these and nuke them as needed. Also, puree any fruit you like and dump it into your fave sugar free jello...that was yummy. I also put fruit juice into ice cube trays and sucked on those simply to satisfy my oral fixation and dry mouth after surgery. I hope this helps in some way or leads you to some new ideas. Take Care. le M. Lap RNY 3/31/03 BMI 57 361/253/135 Dr.S.Merola Queens, NY Peace Out ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Hi all, I asked this question about a week ago and got no reponses. I am trying again . According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! Thanks! Mark Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Hi everyone! This is my 2nd trip to the group. I am having surgery on 9/10/3. It dawned on me when I read the postings tonight that I need to buy a food processor or a good blender. Is one better than the other for pureeing food? Ideas, brands, range of costs??? Thanks, Angie H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Hi everyone! This is my 2nd trip to the group. I am having surgery on 9/10/3. It dawned on me when I read the postings tonight that I need to buy a food processor or a good blender. Is one better than the other for pureeing food? Ideas, brands, range of costs??? Thanks, Angie H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Hi everyone! This is my 2nd trip to the group. I am having surgery on 9/10/3. It dawned on me when I read the postings tonight that I need to buy a food processor or a good blender. Is one better than the other for pureeing food? Ideas, brands, range of costs??? Thanks, Angie H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 I see that a few people responded, but i will add my two cents also. I use chocolate powder whey protein. You can get some at Walmart for about $9 a canister, or you can also buy that at GNC. They have it in larger sizes so it ends up being cheaper in the long run. I mix mine with milk and I am doing fine. Good luck to you! Lori - MI Open RnY 8/1/03 > Hi all, > > I asked this question about a week ago and got no reponses. I am > trying again . > > According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am > supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering > if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! > > Thanks! > > Mark > Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 I see that a few people responded, but i will add my two cents also. I use chocolate powder whey protein. You can get some at Walmart for about $9 a canister, or you can also buy that at GNC. They have it in larger sizes so it ends up being cheaper in the long run. I mix mine with milk and I am doing fine. Good luck to you! Lori - MI Open RnY 8/1/03 > Hi all, > > I asked this question about a week ago and got no reponses. I am > trying again . > > According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am > supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering > if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! > > Thanks! > > Mark > Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 I see that a few people responded, but i will add my two cents also. I use chocolate powder whey protein. You can get some at Walmart for about $9 a canister, or you can also buy that at GNC. They have it in larger sizes so it ends up being cheaper in the long run. I mix mine with milk and I am doing fine. Good luck to you! Lori - MI Open RnY 8/1/03 > Hi all, > > I asked this question about a week ago and got no reponses. I am > trying again . > > According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am > supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering > if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! > > Thanks! > > Mark > Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 I think all surgeons are different in their diets because I never had to have pureed foods. I went from liquids directly to soft foods. However, I've heard that whatever you make, you just throw it into a blender and it should be fine. A friend of mine even pureed a chicken pot pie! Not that I would recommend that because it's loaded with fat and carbs. Good luck finding some good foods! 432/384/170 Lap RNY 6/20/03 Pureed Foods Hi all, I asked this question about a week ago and got no reponses. I am trying again . According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! Thanks! Mark Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 I think all surgeons are different in their diets because I never had to have pureed foods. I went from liquids directly to soft foods. However, I've heard that whatever you make, you just throw it into a blender and it should be fine. A friend of mine even pureed a chicken pot pie! Not that I would recommend that because it's loaded with fat and carbs. Good luck finding some good foods! 432/384/170 Lap RNY 6/20/03 Pureed Foods Hi all, I asked this question about a week ago and got no reponses. I am trying again . According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! Thanks! Mark Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 I think all surgeons are different in their diets because I never had to have pureed foods. I went from liquids directly to soft foods. However, I've heard that whatever you make, you just throw it into a blender and it should be fine. A friend of mine even pureed a chicken pot pie! Not that I would recommend that because it's loaded with fat and carbs. Good luck finding some good foods! 432/384/170 Lap RNY 6/20/03 Pureed Foods Hi all, I asked this question about a week ago and got no reponses. I am trying again . According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! Thanks! Mark Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Mark, Please ask your doctor. Only he/she can give you the best advice for you. This group is great, but you should be getting this information from your surgeon or the coordinator. Insist on it. You deserve every bit of information you need to have. > Hi all, > > I asked this question about a week ago and got no reponses. I am > trying again . > > According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am > supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering > if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! > > Thanks! > > Mark > Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Mark, Please ask your doctor. Only he/she can give you the best advice for you. This group is great, but you should be getting this information from your surgeon or the coordinator. Insist on it. You deserve every bit of information you need to have. > Hi all, > > I asked this question about a week ago and got no reponses. I am > trying again . > > According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am > supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering > if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! > > Thanks! > > Mark > Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 16, 2003 Report Share Posted August 16, 2003 Mark, Please ask your doctor. Only he/she can give you the best advice for you. This group is great, but you should be getting this information from your surgeon or the coordinator. Insist on it. You deserve every bit of information you need to have. > Hi all, > > I asked this question about a week ago and got no reponses. I am > trying again . > > According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am > supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering > if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! > > Thanks! > > Mark > Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Hi Mark! At this stage I was pureeing (Did I spell that right? Looks funny!) canned soups like 's Chunky Split Pea w/Bacon and Sirloin Burger. One night I threw a mix of my mom's Puerto Rican style pork that had simmered in the crock pot all day, and some home-made beans. That was very taste. Didn't look too appetizing all pureed, but the flavor was great, and all protein. The other thing I tried one day when I was getting sick of soups (and yogurt and cream of wheat, which doesn't have much protein) is canned ravioli's. Those were pretty good and they're so soft that you really don't have to blend them. Just chew 'em up. It was a nice change from the pureed stuff. If your surgeon allows it, protein shakes between meals are good. The " milkshake " type took me all day to get down though. The Nectar " kool-aid " type has been easier. Good luck, Mark! - in CA LAP RNY 07-17-03 324/277.75/130? > Hi all, > > I asked this question about a week ago and got no reponses. I am > trying again . > > According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am > supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering > if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! > > Thanks! > > Mark > Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Hi Mark! At this stage I was pureeing (Did I spell that right? Looks funny!) canned soups like 's Chunky Split Pea w/Bacon and Sirloin Burger. One night I threw a mix of my mom's Puerto Rican style pork that had simmered in the crock pot all day, and some home-made beans. That was very taste. Didn't look too appetizing all pureed, but the flavor was great, and all protein. The other thing I tried one day when I was getting sick of soups (and yogurt and cream of wheat, which doesn't have much protein) is canned ravioli's. Those were pretty good and they're so soft that you really don't have to blend them. Just chew 'em up. It was a nice change from the pureed stuff. If your surgeon allows it, protein shakes between meals are good. The " milkshake " type took me all day to get down though. The Nectar " kool-aid " type has been easier. Good luck, Mark! - in CA LAP RNY 07-17-03 324/277.75/130? > Hi all, > > I asked this question about a week ago and got no reponses. I am > trying again . > > According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am > supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering > if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! > > Thanks! > > Mark > Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Hi Mark! At this stage I was pureeing (Did I spell that right? Looks funny!) canned soups like 's Chunky Split Pea w/Bacon and Sirloin Burger. One night I threw a mix of my mom's Puerto Rican style pork that had simmered in the crock pot all day, and some home-made beans. That was very taste. Didn't look too appetizing all pureed, but the flavor was great, and all protein. The other thing I tried one day when I was getting sick of soups (and yogurt and cream of wheat, which doesn't have much protein) is canned ravioli's. Those were pretty good and they're so soft that you really don't have to blend them. Just chew 'em up. It was a nice change from the pureed stuff. If your surgeon allows it, protein shakes between meals are good. The " milkshake " type took me all day to get down though. The Nectar " kool-aid " type has been easier. Good luck, Mark! - in CA LAP RNY 07-17-03 324/277.75/130? > Hi all, > > I asked this question about a week ago and got no reponses. I am > trying again . > > According to my doctors nutritional requirements post-op, I am > supposed to eat pureed protein for the first 2 weeks. I was wondering > if anyone could give me some tips on what to eat! > > Thanks! > > Mark > Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 hi angie. i used a hamilton beach " portfolio " blender with a glass, not plastic whatchacallit. don't remember the price, maybe 30 bucks or so. lori h. > Hi everyone! This is my 2nd trip to the group. I am having surgery > on 9/10/3. It dawned on me when I read the postings tonight that I > need to buy a food processor or a good blender. Is one better than > the other for pureeing food? Ideas, brands, range of costs??? Thanks, > Angie H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 hi angie. i used a hamilton beach " portfolio " blender with a glass, not plastic whatchacallit. don't remember the price, maybe 30 bucks or so. lori h. > Hi everyone! This is my 2nd trip to the group. I am having surgery > on 9/10/3. It dawned on me when I read the postings tonight that I > need to buy a food processor or a good blender. Is one better than > the other for pureeing food? Ideas, brands, range of costs??? Thanks, > Angie H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 Thanks for all of your replies! It's been a big help! Now I have a better idea of what to prepare for. Thanks! Mark Pre-op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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