Quinoa safe during mushy phase?

[Dody143 1]

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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[triplethreat 257]

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

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[Dody143 1]

Thanks!

*Dody*

[CVanPelt 19]

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

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[RedCheeks 16]

Yeah, what's the 30/30 rule?

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[Clarevoyant 347]

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

[Dody143 1]

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*

[smg 471]

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!

[daniotra 298]

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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[sailaway 9]

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)

[triplethreat 257]

Quinoa has a good amount of Protein.

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[Dody143 1]

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*