latido

I did all of that in a day, and it all cost me $75. First, I cooked a 16 qt pot of fresh chicken Soup (from scratch - chicken + root veggies). I also added whole zucchini to the pot. Then, I also cooked huge batch of minced onions and let it simmer with a bit of oil until they were golden. I drained the onions of the oil and pureed it. I used it to flavor all of the purees. I used clear broth to thin out the dryer foods as I pureed them. I added almond milk and greek yogurt to everything so that I had the added Protein to compensate for the added liquids in the mix. Measure EVERYTHING before you put it into the blender. This way, you can break it down to portion-size calculations of its nutritional content. Here's two ‘recipes’ from my list: 31 2 oz. servings Mashed potato 4 large Idaho potatoes = 4 lbs.(64 oz) 1 cup Almond Milk 4 oz. Greek Yogurt, 0% 1 cup sauteed onions 14 4 oz. Protein Potato Broth 1 cup almond milk 2 cups mashed potato mix (see above)

I am so excited. chicken wings, fries, ice cream, gushers…) Then, I spent the entire day yesterday cooking so that I have the six weeks of foods portioned and ready in my freezer. I bought 2 oz. condiment containers with lids (50 for $2.95) and used 1 liter bottles for freezing fresh chicken broth. Cooking from scratch, a six week supply of post-op food cost me $75. I also added 0% greek yogurt, chicken broth and almond milk to pretty much everything, so that there is Protein in all meals. Here’s the list: 7 2 oz. servings Refried Beans (3 cubes) 19 2 oz. servings Chicken Zucchini Souffle 17 2 oz. pureed Tuna 31 2 oz. servings Mashed potato 12 2 oz. servings Chopped Liver 23 2 oz. servings Chicken Puree 27 2 oz. servings Zucchini 14 4 oz. Protein Potato Broth (with almond milk, greek yogurt, and mashed potato) 4 Liters clear chicken broth (32 cups-256 oz) stored in four 1-liter bottles I will purchase fresh hummus and yogurt post-op, and will cook fresh yogurt and Jello too. Do you think this will do? Am I missing anything?

I'm nearing that pre-op and I'm frightened with how my body reacted to sugar last night! I cannot imagine a life-long of no cheating. But the weight loss is all so worth it.

Okay. So if a meal consists of a 2 oz. container of Protein, I am good to go. I can save the veggies for week 4/5., I guess.

I wish we'd have a clothing swap at our doctor's office.... Since some people change a size every week.

Google tells me that 4 tablespoons equals to 2 oz. - so far so good.

Confession: I’m terrible with numbers. I see that the post-op puree diet suggests meals which include measurements of both ounces and tablespoons (and cups). Are these interchangeable? For example: 4 Tbsp pureed chicken ½ cup refried Beans 3 oz. yogurt ¼ cup cottage cheese 2 Tbsp yogurt I bought a pack of condiment containers which are marked 2 oz. It took about 3 1/2 tablespoons of tuna, when I measured. I also poured a 2 oz container of Water into my ice cube tray, and it fit perfectly into three cubes. So, if I want to measure a proper serving of Protein, am I safe to assume that whatever fits into the 2 oz cup is considered a serving? Or it depends on which food it is (refried beans vs. yogurt vs. pureed chicken?) Thanks!

Following. I have been on a no-grain no-carb no-sugar no raw-veg/fruit diet for ten years due to other issues (but gained an enourmous amount of weight). I have learned about recipes and ideas for packing in the Protein and have lots to contribute. I'd be happy to meet you all in person in the capital region.

I just found out that I will be able to remain on the lean & green diet until the day before the surgery. I will be able to begin protein-type liquids on week 2. I am feeling really grateful that I can prepare mushy foods in advance at minimal cost. I already began to freeze some foods. I put refried Beans into ice cube trays for future mushy meals. Yay! Next up: a giant pot of chicken Soup, and mashed chopped liver - to bring Iron levels back up.

i am scheduled for RNY on July 1st, 2014. I feel like it will be the first day of the rest of my new life! I am also exceptionally grateful that I can remain on the lean & green diet (no Protein shakes) until the day before the surgery. Although this is a private and isolated journey for me with no support, I am happy to have this forum.

July 1st, 2014 - RNY - the first day of the rest of my new life! I am thankkful that I can remain on the lean green diet until the day before. Yay!

July 1st, 2014 - RNY - the first day of the rest of my new life!

July 1st, 2014 - RNY - the first day of the rest of my new life!

I use instant coffee, so I have been making that heaping pile of granules be smaller and smaller. After a week, I am finally down to half. I am excited about finally ridding myself of this addiction and find independence.

I had my TNE scope this morning, and felt weirdly empowered by my stamina and endurance. Keeping my humor throughout painful/uncomfortable experiences is something that I have come to realize how far it sets me apart from others. I came home completely euphoric after meeting the surgeon. I felt truly lucky to have met another human being that I can totally communicate with. It was such a weird sense of relief, that I left the office skipping and bouncing. This is going to be a very positive journey in my life! I am taking nothing for granted.

The membranes in your nose were irritated from the spices in the stuff you threw up....

With all the pre-op testing and pending surgery, I thought it wise to begin weaning myself off my morning coffee. I'm not a major coffee drinker, but I must have my giant cup every morning before my brain wakes up. If I don't, the headache kicks in brutally. I wonder if it is worth the effort. I dream of a coffee-free life, where I do not have to drag my 'dosage' with me when I travel. I am always ashamed that I run to have my fix in the morning when the birds are not singing yet. Anyone else ALSO go through that process in preparing for surgery?

Excellent! It did not occur to ask the doctor if it would be covered by insurance. Wow.

What kind of meds, specifically?

mmmm sounds amazing.

Sensory issues are the reason I am scheduled for surgery. I narrowed my food choices down to a few foods that my body was unhappy about. Having the option to prepare healthier choices in advance with less possibility for being hungry is the win-win choice for me. It sounds to me like your son *is* an excellent candidate, albeit for non-traditional reasons. I can consult with you privately on this issue.

Niskayuna

I went to Wal-Mart earlier and purchased a can of refried Beans. I love it! I'm feeling positive about food-based Protein sources. I will ask the NUT if I can make my own chicken Soup. Thank you, all. Really helpful.

My staples now are chicken, eggs, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, hummus, and avocado.