3 weeks out....what to eat now?

[okalani 0]

I was just wondering what is everyone eating or ate at 3 weeks out? I am hoping to find something else besides Soups that are blended or sugar popsicles or sugar free Jello? Also is it never possible to drink soda again? I am getting bored with same old foods:

*blended Soup like chicken noodle(no chicken), vegetable beef (no beef),chicken with rice(no chicken)

*sugar free jello

*suger free popsicles

*mashed potatoes

*watered down oatmeal

*crystal lite peach iced tea

please give me some other options LOL :thumbup1:

[Malaika 50]

Natural Vegetable Juices ( example Carrot, V-8 juice )

Protein drinks mixed with Water ( example Matrix )

Whey nectar Protein Mix

Cream soups

Yogurt

Jello-O

Boiled pureed fruit ( example apple, pear) applesauce

Watermelon, papaya or melon in small pieces

Low fat milk 1 or 2%

Water, Propel, tea

Soy beverages

Sugar free pudding

Protein shakes and protein powders mixed with milk

Soft food should be the consistency of a thick liquid ( no chunks or solid material ) and it should be chewed very well before swallowing until it is a liquid consistency )

Tofu

Low fat cottage cheese

Cereal

Oatmeal

Precooked pureed rice

Low fat Yogurt

Yogurt mixed with fruit very well blended

Cream soups

Eggs

Boiled pureed fruit ( example pear, apple )

Watermelon, papaya or melon in small pieces

Boiled pureed vegetables

Beans

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

At 3 weeks we were allowed mushy foods.

I ate a lot of chicken, tuna and egg salad around that time. There is also a recipe for the ricotta bake here in the food section.

[sweetie333 3]

Natural Vegetable Juices ( example Carrot, V-8 juice )

Protein drinks mixed with Water ( example Matrix )

Whey nectar Protein Mix

Cream soups

Yogurt

Jello-O

Boiled pureed fruit ( example apple, pear) applesauce

Watermelon, papaya or melon in small pieces

Low fat milk 1 or 2%

Water, Propel, tea

Soy beverages

sugar free pudding

Protein shakes and protein powders mixed with milk

Soft food should be the consistency of a thick liquid ( no chunks or solid material ) and it should be chewed very well before swallowing until it is a liquid consistency )

Tofu

Low fat cottage cheese

Cereal

Oatmeal

Precooked pureed rice

Low fat Yogurt

Yogurt mixed with fruit very well blended

Cream soups

eggs

Boiled pureed fruit ( example pear, apple )

Watermelon, papaya or melon in small pieces

Boiled pureed vegetables

Beans

Thanks you soooo much, at one month out, I really needed to read this list of soft food ideas. Love you so much.:thumbup:

[carolyn24seven 11]

add in some oyster crackers. they are little tiny saltines. you put one in your mouth and let it dissolve, a little slice of heaven. Was for me anyway. I was doing 3 with Soup at week three. got to six with soup. I felt like I was eating something substantial, not just liquid. Mind games!

[Malaika 50]

Sweetie - glad it helped - I had to print it out and post it on my fridge as a constant reminder that I could have more than just broth ...

[kymmi12 0]

what about mashed potatoes ? I love them. or baked potaoto. sweet potatoes r awesome also

Edited April 28, 2010 by kymmi12
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[tbtroy78 0]

Omg I am 4 weeks out I love mash potatoes

[lmmore 0]

baby food works too

[kymmi12 0]

I'm eating soft food now and I

scared...:tongue_smilie: the reason is my sleeve does not hurt anymore.. so its really up to me to choose the right foods and control my portins. it allows me to eat more now. I can eat about 4-5 oz without pain:blink:. I notice when i eat fast , i feel like throwing up. I can't drink while I eat at all. I'm learning the eat slow method . I guess i'm learning all of it and that a good thing. I exercise daily. Walk., swim, work out videos and more. I enjoy working out every morning. I've lost a total of 32 lbs since I got my sleeve. WOW.... That is amazing!!!:thumbup: I'm scared because I keep thinking I may be stretching my sleeve since it allows me to eat more. What are the symptoms of a stretched sleeve??. HELP ME... I am so confused on that .:bored0:

Edited May 14, 2010 by kymmi12

[kalex21211 0]

I have not been sleeved yet, but I am wondering if it is possible that maybe your stomach is not hurting because it is all healed up??? Dont really know if that is the case, but it is just a thought....

[kymmi12 0]

"I also thought of that too. and its perfectly logical. it has to be. i'm learning more about my body everyday. because we all heal differently, which says to me that I'm in good health as far as healing after surgery. Thank God... but Today I was able to handle my eating without any discomfort. I know that a very little bit does me good. I've lost 35 lbs so far. its been 4 weeks now. I think I will do fine about my new way of eating. I'm in this for the long term, so I just want to take my time and let the fat fall off. I also exercise daily and I really enjoy that. i am very glad I had it done. My health is surely getting better.:thumbup:

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Edited May 17, 2010 by kymmi12

[pnw218 14]

I'm eating soft food now and I

scared... the reason is my sleeve does not hurt anymore.. so its really up to me to choose the right foods and control my portins. it allows me to eat more now. I can eat about 4-5 oz without pain:blink:. I notice when i eat fast , i feel like throwing up. I can't drink while I eat at all. I'm learning the eat slow method . I guess i'm learning all of it and that a good thing. I exercise daily. Walk., swim, work out videos and more. I enjoy working out every morning. I've lost a total of 32 lbs since I got my sleeve. WOW.... That is amazing!!!:thumbup: I'm scared because I keep thinking I may be stretching my sleeve since it allows me to eat more. What are the symptoms of a stretched sleeve??. HELP ME... I am so confused on that .:bored0:

I felt back to normal very quickly, probably in less than two weeks?? I had to remind myself that I had surgery.

You are eating more at a time than I was but it also sounds like your stomach is letting you know as well. I still feel uneasy if I eat too quickly or too much. I am able to sip during meals; I certainly don't drink alot but there are times a little liquid is needed : )

You are doing great by exercising! I have been on restricted activity since before my surgery. I could be walking but haven't done alot. I have had PT 2x a week for 6 weeks and feel good tho. Thinking the back dr might release me on my next visit.

Supposedly the stomach portion that is left isn't very stretchy so you shouldn't be able to stretch it too much. There are others who are able to eat/drink similar to you. Talk to your doctor and see what he/she says.

Use caution and common sense, you should do great!