Hello everyone! Officially 2 weeks post op today. Really struggling with my fluids but still trying to get more and more in!

My main problem is food! The irony... it seems like I have a food aversion to everything. I’ve tried some things that work one day and not another. Still on full liquids/ some mushy.

I was just seeing if anyone had some ideas besides applesauce, pudding, and yogurt.

I can seem to hold beans pretty well but they’re getting boring.

Thanks for any ideas

Hw-378

Sw- 363 (2/27/18)

CW-338.4

I don't know how your program defines mushy...so some of these ideas might not qualify - but I ate: plain sweet potato, cooked carrots, canned chicken or tuna mushed up with a tiny bit of mayo to help moisten it, cream of whatever soups (chicken, mushroom, etc), hummus and a LOT of refried beans. If refried beans work then maybe try mushing up other types of beans - black or kidney - and adding in different seasonings. You could do kidney beans with a little chili powder and cumin so it tastes like chili for example. And frequently what worked for me one day would not work the next - and what I got sick on one day would be totally fine the next day so keep trying things periodically.

My favorite thing during the puree stage was to take a few meatballs; add some marinara sauce, spices, and parmesan; and puree it all together. It was basically like eating the meat sauce left on your plate after spaghetti.

Thanks these are great ideas. When did you implement these foods?

I was able to start purees at one week post-op, after my first follow-up appointment with the surgeon.

Thank you all for some ideas!


Hw-378
Sw- 363 (2/27/18)
CW-338.4