Hi Everyone. Do I start by introducing myself and my stats? I've been lurking and learning from you all for a little while now and feeling so excited for my journey!

Started the required 6 months of Options classes through Kaiser, and have 4 more classes to go. Wow.

I've been thinking about the double straining of Soup. Is anyone prepping meals and freezing them yet or anything? Or do you recommend doing that? My husband watches those zombie prepper shows sometimes, so maybe that is rubbing off on me, haha.

I just had some oral surgery, and I feel like it's showing me how it will be, drinking only broth and eating mushy foods. I can tell I will miss "chewing" greatly in those first few stages!!!!

So glad to be here. Glad I found this site!!

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@@Sandy GlueStick welcome!! I'm not preparing any food for the future.......I watched a YouTube video of a girl that talked about how she went overboard preparing things in advance and stocking up of Protein powder and stuff before her surgery.....this video was titled something like "What I would do Different".....anyway the moral of her story was remember you will still be able to go out shopping when needed. She even offered to send Protein Bars and drinks to people who wanted them...lol.....I'm still pre-surgery mine should be in May....but I've had to remind myself of her video several times because I think it's pretty normal to want to "prepare.".........good luck in your journey!

Welcome aboard!

I didn't cook much, especially pre-op so it wasn't an issue for me.

If it's something you are making anyway and want to freeze some then by all means do so.

But, I think you will be surprised at how far things stretch immediately post-op when your portion size is so small.

I know that some people have mentioned freezing Soups and broths in ice cube trays.

I made chili before hand (well. I make it quite often anyway) and froze some in small dishes for me, and I made my own bone broth which is much more flavorful than store bought. :-) it was nice to have on hand afterwards - but my favorite thing was sugar free outshine Popsicles.