First day off mushies

[crafty_lady1971 17]

I finally got to where I can have fork cut tender meat, so I fixed a small salad with grilled chicken. I ate a little for lunch, and it was so good to actually have something to chew. The first problem came when I ate leftovers for supper. I ate about the same amount that I did at lunch, but I feel bloated, and my shoulder is sore. I took some gas-x, and hoping that helps.

[29Ladybug 37]

Awwww my dear it sounds like you ate alittle to much, all of your meals might have to be different portion. Feel better soon:-)

[mrsto 2,925]

I was told no salad until 12 weeks post-op. Could that have created the bloat due to the gas is creates? Just a thought.....

[drehn88 251]

I was told no salad until 12 weeks post-op. Could that have created the bloat due to the gas is creates? Just a thought.....

I haven't heard that about salad, but it makes total sense. Once this post op gas is gone I don't want to eat anything that can cause gas too soon.

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Lettuce isn't a soft food. I'd be willing to bet it was the cause of your discomfort.

[crafty_lady1971 17]

I wasn't told no lettuce only told to make sure it's not soft leaf lettuce. I ate some for lunch with no problems, but I've read where some people might get gas pains later in the day where they wouldn't other times.

[blpchick 50]

I've never been told that lettuce is off limits once able to eat solid foods.

[crafty_lady1971 17]

Had anyone eaten quinoa during this stage? If so, how did you cook it, and how did you do on it?

[mrsto 2,925]

Had anyone eaten quinoa during this stage? If so, how did you cook it, and how did you do on it?

Quinoa was added at the 4 week mark for me. I LOVE it. I prepare it like rice; the way it says on the package. Then I either eat it as a small side to a Protein, or mix it in with something I'm cooking. One night I sautéed some shrimp in a little olive oil, garlic and lemon. Then I mixed in the quinoa. The juice made the quinoa SO good, and it was kind of like a Chinese dish; shrimp and fried rice-ish (without the soy sauce).

[crafty_lady1971 17]

Quinoa was added at the 4 week mark for me. I LOVE it. I prepare it like rice; the way it says on the package. Then I either eat it as a small side to a protein' date=' or mix it in with something I'm cooking. One night I sautéed some shrimp in a little olive oil, garlic and lemon. Then I mixed in the quinoa. The juice made the quinoa SO good, and it was kind of like a Chinese dish; shrimp and fried rice-ish (without the soy sauce).[/quote']

That recipe sounds so good. I'll have to try some with chicken. I love shrimp, but unfortunately I'm allergic. I'm inputting the grilled chicken right now. I haven't had any more problems with evening gas, but I can definitely feel it if I eat too much. My husband had been so good at encouraging me to talk while we eat so that I take more time between bites. It's helping.