Solid foods

[tanyamann32 84]

I went to see my dietician today and I am now on regular solid foods. Which seems pretty intimidating and so I will try different foods in small inclements. Possibly a new food incorporated into my new lifestyle once a week. Any suggestions or pointers ?

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[trekker954 421]

Take it slow when trying new things. Mentally know what you can eat and sits well in order to get your required Protein in. Think of it as your job to progress and don't rely too much on shakes.

I did find myself eating the same similar meals for a good month, but I was also starting back to work and doing more socializing. Planning is the key to success.

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[Djmohr 6,965]

Try one new thing at a time. You can do that every day usually. If a food does bother you, try it again in a few weeks or months. There are many foods that i could not eat right away. Raw veggies of any kind was one of them for me.

But by 6 or 8 months post op i was able to eat most things.

Also, go very slow, chew really well. Make sure your Proteins are not overcooked, nice and juicy. You may have to use sauces or broths with your Protein initially.

I still have a hard time with any pork besides pork tenderloin. But i can eat pretty much any other Protein. Fish and chicken were the easiest for me initially.

[Travelher 915]

try one thing at a time. obviously soft things like Beans go down easier. chew, chew, chew. if you are trying meat, make sure it is moist (crockpot style)avoid fibrous things at the beginning (celery etc), i would avoid nuts at the outset.