So I know that after being on a liquid diet for 2 weeks I should be sooooo happy about starting puree tomorrrow. Truth is, i'm kinda nervous....what if I dont puree my food enough? what if something gets stuck?? Has anyone else felt this way before starting puree foods????

I started pureed foods last week and I was nervous too. I have pureed some things, and others just mashed with a fork and I have had no problems. I actually went to Costco yesterday and was able to eat samples! I had the inside of a chicken tamale and 1 meatball and I was full. I took it slow and chewed everything very well. Your portions will be much smaller than the last stage, and be sure not to overdo it. If you think you might be full, then you are. For me, the "too full" feeling lasted an hour and was very uncomfortable. Good luck!

juli916, what portion size did you start on? my detitian at the surgeons office said 1/4 cup at a time, is that right??

I'm not Julie, but I started with 2 oz at a time, so a 1/4 of a cup. Often, I couldn't even finish that. Don't be nervous, just chew very very very well and it will all be okay.

Good luck!!

thank you soo much lissa! what have you found that satisfies your hunger the best?? just looking for some ideas...

I started with 1/4 cup too, and I was able to eat maybe a third of it at first. I don't really measure (bad girl) but I made a 5oz portion of fish for dinner last night, and it will last me 3-4 meals. I like fish because I can flake it into small pieces without pureeing. I have done the same the same with chicken breast and added a little bbq sauce. I feel so much better eating "normal" foods. I was getting agitated a couple weeks ago when I was eating yogurt and the family was eating chinese food.

I liked soups when I was on purees... and mashed potatoes, the instant kind. My absolute favorite, though, was Egg Face's Ricotta Bake. Google it and you will LOVE that stuff.

I am at my 11 week time and I never did the puree food stage. The thought of it made me gag. I drank protein drinks and ate yogurt, eggs, flaked tuna, salmon, and pudding. Never had any problems since. So happy not to do the puree stage. Remember, it's always best to talk to your doc if your not sure. I had no stomach problems that I know of.

Im on week 2 of puree / mushie stage and have about another week or two and I love it !! I couldnt wait to start eating food and not having to drink my breakfast, lunch and dinner. I eat mashed potatoes, stuffing, salmon, chicken and soup, i just chew really good when i do eat chicken. I have never measured my food, i just put a scoop or two in a small bowl and when im full i stop eating.... The hardest part for me is not being able to drink for 30 min after my meal.... I also love to diet pepsi and carbonated water and I have been putting some in a glass and stir it for a minute or two and then its nice and flat. I drink a couple of sips and its like a snack. Good luck !!