Mushies question?

[Husky2Healthy 1]

OK, I know this should probably go into the food section, but this is a double question:

1) How long has your doctor suggested that you stay on Mushies?

I started Mushies last Friday (end of 2nd week post op), and my sheet says that I won't start solids until post op week 7. Is this about the average? I know it is needed, it is just so boring. I have loads of recipe, but I am craving texture!!!

2) Anyone have good Mushies Breakfast ideas?

I am over protien shakes or watered down oatmeal or greek yogurt. Any ideas or what worked for you?

Thanks,

Steven

[Tiffykins 672]

Technically, mushies/purees/soft foods were all in the same category for me.

I could have scrambled, soft poached eggs, cheese, refried Beans, chili with or without Beans, soft white fish (scallops, tilapia, mahi mahi) were all allowed. The prescribed mushy time for me was 2-3 weeks and then start introducing more solid meats. However, I struggled with solid meats so I stayed on mushy/soft foods for about 3 months because I could get my Protein from food sources much easier by sticking to soft foods. I still enjoy soft Proteins because it's just easier. Steak (all varieties cooked to medium) is the best dense Protein for me, it works best, doesn't sit heavy in my sleeve, and I can eat about 4oz, beef brisket is another great option. For some reason, beef/venison both work much better over chicken. Scallops are my favorite seafood protein since I can eat about 4-6 (based on size) of those little yummy boogers.

[b190c550 1]

I have inquired about this myself, but my plan was Clear Liquids for 3 days, full liquids until 14 days out, then soft foods until one month out, then normal foods as tolerated. However my plan seems much more lax than most on this site. Yours seems a bit more typical. I may extend the soft foods on my own for an extra week just to play it safe. Im 3 weeks out now and everything has gone down well so far. Good luck!

Jason

[StacyS 20]

I'm on mushies and made machaca for breakfast! It's shredded beef (left over from the crock pot) mixed with eggs and green chili sauce! Oh, and dont forget the cheese! I'm only able to eat about 4-5 small bites but it's loaded with Protein and it's so yummy! It's something I usually make for breakfast burritos but minus the tortilla! I also make enchilladas: left over shredded beef (2oz), cheese, enchillada sauce all blended together! It tastes just like my homemade enchilladas, again minus the tortilla!! (See a mexican theme here? My fav food!)

There's a lot of other recipes out there that i've found on the eggface website! You might wanna check it out! http://www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

Let me know if you need any other recipes... I've got tons!!

[samantha209 19]

OK, I know this should probably go into the food section, but this is a double question:

1) How long has your doctor suggested that you stay on Mushies?

I started Mushies last Friday (end of 2nd week post op), and my sheet says that I won't start solids until post op week 7. Is this about the average? I know it is needed, it is just so boring. I have loads of recipe, but I am craving texture!!!

i was on mushies for 3 weeks

2) Anyone have good Mushies Breakfast ideas?

I am over protien shakes or watered down oatmeal or greek yogurt. Any ideas or what worked for you?

other thank Protein shakes, yogurt and oatmeal, I had applesauce or scrambled eggs and cheese

Thanks,

Steven

[meggiep 57]

I get to have mushies starting Monday, my three week anniversary and stay on them until six weeks. Then I add more solid foods carefully though some things like hard boiled eggs they recommend waiting until 8 weeks. Seriously if I can have pureed savory foods after all this liquid I am a happy girl!

How about scrambled eggs with melted cheese? That is the thing I keep dreaming about.... of course I mean 1 egg and probably half of that but....yummm. I am so sick of Protein drinks!