I am KIDDING. (Sort of.)

Was released to purees yesterday and here's what I will say. After 4 weeks of liquids, my first bite of roasted chicken and mashed potato paste was manna from heaven. I can't believe I just typed that.

So I am traveling next week for the holidays and a family wedding. Looking for ideas of how to be as seamless as possible in this transition. Here are the things I tried a couple of bites of and did fine with: scrambled eggs and refried Beans. Obviously mashed potatoes. So worst case scenario I will be able to find these things when we stop for the day, if nowhere else. But...

Who's got tips for successful eating on road trips in this phase?

If you're on liquids and reading this, here is my newfound observation regarding the liquid phase…it actually goes more quickly than you think. I was right in there slogging away with the misery of Clear Liquids, but full liquids was more interesting and that two weeks went a lot faster for me. I feel like I'm in the home stretch now as far as getting back to eating like the rest of the world, if much smaller portions.

Yogurt, hummas, and avocadoes were all early good go-tos for me.

Because I am on the road so much, Panera was a GODSEND. I asked for more broth than Soup, and they were happy to comply. Many restaurants will even run soup through a blender for you if you ask.

I ate a LOT of hummus (single serve cups!) and guacamole. (Waiters kept asking me if I wanted chips with my guac. Yes, I *wanted them*, but crapdammit, NO, FOOKING THANK YOU.

Keep your eye on the apps and the sides menu. You will be able to eat so little that a cup of soup is two or six meals and you will learn to love flavors you never expected to like.

Thanks. And here's another question: are scrambled eggs sliders?

I am having no trouble with them, but it feels like a food I could eat a lot of. One egg doesn't feel like enough. Two is probably too much. But I was hoping that because it's real food, it would fill me up better than a Protein shake or soup.

Just feeling my way through.

I love scrambled eggs! If you aren't full with one, try adding a little cheese. If you still aren't full, serve them cheese and a little spoonful of your refried Beans and hot sauce. YUM!

Of course. I am so used to one thing at a time, that I didn't even think of combining that way.

Of course. I am so used to one thing at a time, that I didn't even think of combining that way.

I feel ya'! It is still so bizarre to have more than one thing on my plate. I know I can hold 5-6 bites max, so it seem ridiculous to have three things all at the same time. If you like it, get some really finely chopped salsa to spoon on top of the whole mess. It's ridiculous how yummy it is to me post-op.

I'm so glad to read this thread as I (hopefully) will be cleared for pureed food on Monday. I'm going to a hotel for Thanksgiving weekend and trying to wrap my mind around how to make it work. Thanks for the ideas!

My doctor allowed scrambled egg right away (along with no sugar added applesauce, sugar free Jello and pudding). He OK'd introducing very small quantities (only 2 T of one of the choices daily) immediately after surgery - like the day after.

Scrambled egg is awesome - I even added a little shredded cheese yesterday (I'm one week post-op). It was great and I have had no issues - it fills me up.

I've also read a lot about refried Beans with some shredded low-fat cheese - I'm actually looking forward to that.

Your comment about pureed cheeseburger made me laugh. I had a friend in high school that was on a liquid diet because her jaw was broken. She DID puree a McDonalds cheeseburger and actually ate quite a bit of it!!!!! It can be done - I'm a witness.

Best of luck to you!

Wow, McButter…I'm 4 weeks out and eggs are just okay now.

I did experiment with a half cup of blended stroganoff. That was plenty though I had my worries. I have had no problems with any foods I've tried, starting with the cream Soups.

It is soooo hard to figure out servings. Half cup seems just about right, but I worry because I don't feel any issues eating too quickly (I've caught myself doing that.) I guess I just don't feel confident yet. Maybe one of these days...

Hey, Fluff.

You're further along than I am, but I have that same fear about eating too much too quickly, when I'm eventually allowed (I hope puree stage is OK'd on Wednesday).

Right now, I can feel that sensation that says, "Whoa, what the hell are you doing?" if I drink too quickly. It's like someone is squeezing my tummy.

I think I felt full after my 2 tablespoons of egg last night - I looked at the next bite and just said, "that isn't happening", but I can't say that it was a feeling of full coming from my stomach.

Enjoy your trip and have a great Thanksgiving!

I just had my surgery on Wednesday (11/20/13) and wanted to know what would be good for my 'meals' while on the liquid phase of the post op diet.. any suggestions??? I know I need water and protein shakes but what can I 'eat'??

Liquid phase? Gotta go through a straw (but don't use a straw!)

So Soups, either strained or blended...

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Thanks giving will be easy, mashed potatoes , gravy, and pured chopped up turkey ! Yummy!

Soup is my new BFF, clam chowder, broccoli cheese, what ever I can find, and chili ! It is my solution to purée !

I just had my surgery on Wednesday (11/20/13) and wanted to know what would be good for my 'meals' while on the liquid phase of the post op diet.. any suggestions??? I know I need water and protein shakes but what can I 'eat'??

Strained soup. SF jello, SF Popsicles. That's about it until you enter purée stage.