Ok,

On Tues. (9/4) I get to start my pureed phase of my post op diet. On it one of the things I can have is baby food. The list says stage 1 but, there aren't very many choices. Is there really a big difference between stage 1 & stage 2? I am also starting back to work then and want to make sure I have everything to bring for my breakfasts and lunches for that week.:help::help::help::help::help:

Can anyone tell me?

Stage 1 is more runny, stage 2 is thicker and lumpy-ish.

So I could probably puree it (stage 2) a little more to smooth it out then?

I think that will be fine, you can add a little broth or something as you puree. I am just finishing with the puree phase. I was afraid the baby food would not have enough flavour so I ended up making my own purees. I cooked a sweet potato and pureed it with some carrot juice. It was very good. I also pureed hard boiled eggs with mayo and plain yogourt. Also did canned tuna the same way. Good luck, I am sure you will do fine.

Thank you, that helps a lot.

Heather: Unlike some of the posters on this forum I really loved the baby food. Great portion size (no waste) & as long as I add some low sodium "light" salt they are great! I like the pureed fruit ones & I love the chicken & ham Stage 2. The Stage 3 has chunks in it but I really didn't see much of a difference in 1 & 2. I think 2 intruduces the meats. Gerber fruit juices were also a life saver for me the first few days after surgery. Very tiny serving which was perfect & I could change the flavors around. Wasn't too worried about sugar content, etc...the first few days because I was really concentrating on healing & not feeling weak going from about 5000 calories a day to about 500. Turkey & vegetables dinners are also good (Stage 2). Prune juice is great if you are having harder stools after surgery.