Hi All

I am new here. I got sleeved on July 12. Its been a rough first month. That 2 weeks before surgery of those repulsive shakes then the post op clear liquid diet and the full liquid diet phase was killer. Finally, I started mushies a few days ago. Getting the Water intake similar to others is so tough. I am pretty much living on Vitamins, the protien shake, and water barely any time to eat given the 30/30 rule. Anyways anyone know if quinoa is safe during the mushy phase?

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My team's nut said it is ok during the second week of soft foods.

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Thanks!

*Dody*

What's the 30/30 rule? I'm new

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Yeah, what's the 30/30 rule?

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I think she is referencing no drinking 30 min before and after eating. Makes it harder to get all liquids in.

Yes exactly. No drinking 30 minutes before eating and vice versa. Its so tough to get any food in after Vitamins and the shakes and Water

*Dody*

Yeah I always thought the no-drinking thing was just a recommendation....so I drank while eating once post-op....notice I said once...

As far as quinoa is concerned, you should always ask your surgeon/nut as they are most informed on your specifics, but I was permitted it after 2 weeks post-op when starting the "mushy" phase. The only thing i did was make sure it was well-cooked and soft.

Best of luck!

My team says 15 minutes without drinking before eating is OK.

I don't see why quinoa would be a problem. Just Make sure you are getting your Protein on first

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https://www.specialk.com/en_US/products/portabella-kale-quinoa-quiche.html

I tried this, this week, and I was ok with it. (only ate about a 1/4 at a time)

Quinoa has a good amount of Protein.

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Thanks all.. everything is still painful to eat I am about 4 weeks out. Waiting for drinking Water to get easier and plain quinoa and salmon a couple of bites lol

*Dody*