non solid foods
 

I have a little over a week before my surgery. I am told no solid food for one month...then semi solid food for two months after that. Liquid diet? There is no aisle in the grocery store that is for liquid diets!

so...is yogurt a non solid food?

is a milkshake?

how am I suppose to get my veggies? DONT say V8. Hate it. I might tolerate the splash stuff they make. What about protein? I can do without carbs so thats ok.

I was given a blender..that has a small food processor attachment also.

I need your help...some of you are really good foodmasters and mistresses...

I want to eat a balanced diet..help me figure this out please?

They will give you a list of what you can eat, but generally speaking nonsolid post surgery diets allow the following; jello, applesauce, pudding, ice cream, protein shakes, broth, Ensure, oatmeal, yogurt and just about anything you can put in a blender. If you don't use yogurt be sure and add a good protein powder to your shakes and stuff or you will likely stay hungry.

Jesse

Jello, applesauce, pudding, ice cream, protein drinks, broth, oatmeal, and just about anything you can put in a blender.

You should receive a list of things you can eat, when your surgeon discharges you.

For fruits and veggies, juicing is a good option. Depending on the type of surgery, you may have to experiment with different kinds of juice. High acidity can cause some problems and certain things like broccoli can result in bloating which could be extra uncomfortable. Don't forget about smoothies with some protein powder or soft tofu thrown in. Google should give you a ton of juicing and smoothie recipes.

Good luck with your surgery. :)

since this is stumach surgery, no foods that will cause bloating should be eaten...

I am glad you all suggested a juicer. I will look for one.

Ensure? mmmm...when I was working with the HIV coalitions, we gave out ensure. It tasted like crap, they said. Has it changed any? Are there any flavors better than others?

Oh my,girl I know how u r feeling,been there and done that.A fue years ago I had 5 dental surgeries in 6 weeks..now u know how I like to eat??I was one pissed off fool till I bought a blender and made smoothies,pureed stuff to make soup,made fruit slushies then froze them cause its better than ice cream.Mashed taters can be a base for many things just find what u like that will work.

If protein shakes are in your list of allowed foods-

Today we found a VERY AFFORDABLE (this is rare) protein powder at Trader Joes, under their brand name.

It was 24 grams of protein, and depending on flavor only one or even NO carbs. This is a good thing- it allows you to add protein to liquids your drinking, and on a liquid diet, finding enough protein can be difficult.

Pearls

:) There can never be too much juice info!

softness - I pretty much lived on mashed potatoes after my recent surgery. I was only on non solids for a few days but they were like the best thing ever. The instant one's in the cups, they're quick and easy and oddly satisfying. Di also made me some with cream cheese so I could at least tell myself it was a little bit of protein.

Since it's stomach surgery, you may find that you react to things differently than before surgery. I'd say stock up on easy stuff until you're up and around - applesauce, jello, etc. - and then try things a little bit at a time until you see what works for you.

I don't know if Ensure tastes better than it used to but there are other options and they are usually available in a regular grocery store. I liked the chocolate Boost but any of the meal replacement drinks would probably work.

I agree with Pearls,the protein shakes are pretty good.The fremch vanilla and double dutch chocolate is good..it wasnt enshure tho..cant think of the name at the moment.

exactly! This is what I am worried about, getting enough protein. I dont want to blast my body with carbs. I know mashed pots are a good base but it cant be the main staple of my diet.

I am going to call them and ask them for a list of foods I can and cannot eat.

oooo...I eat almost nothing that comes in a box or an instant package mix. I am really worried that this alone is going to affect me. I want to try to blend and juice as much as I can. My stumach is quite sensitive. but then, maybe after surgery it wont be.

[QUOTE=gayla;180105]:) There can never be too much juice info!

softness - I pretty much lived on mashed potatoes after my recent surgery. I was only on non solids for a few days but they were like the best thing ever. The instant one's in the cups, they're quick and easy and oddly satisfying. Di also made me some with cream cheese so I could at least tell myself it was a little bit of protein.

juicing for sure. your'll feel great too. try soy milk with hemp protein powder. stay away from sugary protein shakes. Linus posted a link some time ago for

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its a complete vegan meal replacement. I think it taste ok. you could live on it. its pricey but has everything you need vitamin wise, probotics, fiber. But remember you'll feel more full with good proteins like this and veggies- juicing and staying away from carbs. also the juicing will seriously jumpstart your healing.

kiss

Yeah, I ate way too much packaged stuff after my thyroid surgery in January but I spent a lot of time awake in the middle of the night and it was the easiest thing for me to eat when I couldn't stand up long enough to even really nuke stuff.

Di suggested Instant Breakfast, which has lots of vitamins, some protein and if you make it with soy or almond milk there isn't the lactose issue that might be an issue. It was one of her staples. She also did this weird thing where she pureed a hard boiled egg with a little bit of water. She said it was almost like egg salad. And she liked cream of wheat.

I had my jaw wired shut for 6 weeks (it's a good story....laughin.......) and I have to tell you............a blender and a juicer will save your life. Everything I ate had to be sucked through a straw. I actually had Thanksgiving dinner through a straw.......turkey, dressing, taters, cranberry sauce and gravy blended smoothly and sucked through a straw. It was tasty!!!!

I did loose about 25-30 lbs...which I did not have to loose. I could not get enough calories in my system.....I was 26yrs old, a jock and could eat enormous amounts of food (think 16 yr old boy) and never gain weight....and I'm still that way.

So get a blender and a juicer.........and remember you need protein every day.