So I have a week until mushies and am trying to get more ideas for foods.

Is chilli okay if I make it pretty smooth? Since it got cold out here (I'm in Chicago) I have been craving chilli!!

how i loved mushies when i started..

girl ff refried Beans was like having a $200 steak in my eyes

i used refried beans, salsa and shredded ff cheese (blended til smooth)

and let me tell you it rocked. i also blended down chili (tuna/chicken salad til smooth) all w/dr's approval (just an fyi) so if in doubt, ask your dr as what works for me may not be right for you......and i will always say ff popsicles were my savior during pre and post ops.

You would want to keep the chili on the very mild side as far as seasoning and spices. Also, for the mushies stage, essentially all foods should be processed in a blender or food processor.

You're still healing from your surgery and need to be gentle with your new pouch.

You can probably do chilli =) but if you have time I actually did a youtube video with some ideas hope it helps i'm not really the cooking type so my stuff is pretty basic

I was told Wendy's chili in a blender was fine.

Yeah I was told chili after being blended to mush was fine.

The same can actually be done with any meat. Say chicken breast, puree'd in chicken broth, until smooth and mushy. Chicken and tuna salad in a blender are good too.

Thanks everyone!!

I was told about adding cheese to Soup then and cottage cheese. I can do the shreaded cheese but I cannot stand the texture of cottage cheese!

Cincinnati style chili would likely be fine - it's much smoother and milder than other kinds. I made thick fruit smoothies during that time - some greek yogurt or plain add your fav fruit, some ice cubes and blend - thick creamy and tasty. I did creamed pototos with chicken broth and a little cheese- I really enjoyed that.

Oh I like the idea of the creamed potatoes! I love, love, love mashed potatoes!

Scrambled eggs or an omelet (eggs and cheese only) would be okay. Buffalo chicken salad would be good (cooked chicken through a blender, add buffalo sauce). Soup if you can have it, just chew it up really good. Mini lunch container of chef boyardee pastas; again make sure you chew it up really well. Bananas mashed up.

Basic rule my nutritionist gave me was, if you can get it through the tines of a fork it's mushy enough to eat.

Thanks everyone!!

I was told about adding cheese to Soup then and cottage cheese. I can do the shreaded cheese but I cannot stand the texture of cottage cheese!

I do not eat cottage cheese, however, put it in a blender and liquify it and then add it to your soup, makes it a bit creamy and adds Protein.

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I love cottage cheese...what a great idea for ones who don't like it...

how i loved mushies when i started..

girl ff refried Beans was like having a 200 steak in my eyes

i used refried beans' date=' salsa and shredded ff cheese (blended til smooth)

and let me tell you it rocked. i also blended down chili (tuna/chicken salad til smooth) all w/dr's approval (just an fyi) so if in doubt, ask your dr as what works for me may not be right for you......and i will always say ff popsicles were my savior during pre and post ops.[/quote']

What did you use to get your mushies the right consistency? I need to borrow something from someone. Cant buy one right now?