I was just banded on Nov. 30, so i am still on mainly liquids, but I have a problem. I have to go out to a birthday dinner tomorrow night at a local steakhouse, and I have no idea what to eat! Even if they have soup, it will probably be something too think for me to eat, right? My doctor told me yesterday, that I could start trying mushy foods, so I was thinking about getting a baked potato and mushing it up really well. What do you think? Any other suggestions?:help:

I would try, either mashed potatos, or creamed soup. ~Mandy

That would work and add lots of sour cream and butter. If they have soup I would take my fork and mush it up. If they have baked beans you could do the same thing.

Most places with a bar will gladly puree soup if you ask. Just say you are healing from stomach surgery and need your items to be blended. But if the doc gave you the go ahead to start mushies, I would try the soup just mashed with the back of a spoon or with your fork like others have suggested. ~Mandy

I had creamed pumpkin soup...when I had to go out for a birthday dinner 10days post surgery. It was yum and most of my friends understood why i couldn't order something solid..

:xena_banana: becky

Check if the menu has any smoothies, too. When my son's jaw was wired, that was a huge help because he couldn't eat anything with lumps in it for over a month!