I was wondering if anyone used baby food while they were on the post op pureed stage if you could let me know i would really appreciate it:smile:

No, because it's too high in sugar and too low in protein. My doc would have had a cow if I'd used it. :tt2:

My doc is OK with it in the mushy/pureed stage. Someof it is higher in protein and lower in sugar (depending on the type) than some of the other things in that stage. For instance, all of the Gerber 2nd Foods meat flavors have 7 to 8g of protein, 0g sugar, 2 to 3g carbs, and about 70 to 80 calories per jar. That ratio actually isn't too far off of some of the protein drinks I have seen, and better than some of the light yogurts and soups that some people eat. However, the fruit and cereal flavors have less protein and more sugar and carbs. Baby food may not be the #1 best choice, but you could definitely do worse in that stage. BUT, I don't know anything about taste.

The meat doesn't sound too bad nutritionally but when I had babies, all the baby food was pretty gross but the meat was the grossest.

I have a question....I am scheduled for seminar Jan 7...is there anyone that has had the surgery sooner than 2 months out?

I have used baby food. Then again, I'm not too uptight about sugar and what not. I'm the kind of person that thinks aspartame is not healthy, so I'd rather have real sugar, but in moderation. I have pureed peaches in my cabinet for after fills. It's a good treat to myself. I stick to the organic types. You can also puree your own, but using either fresh or frozen veggies with a little sugar.

The meat doesn't sound too bad nutritionally but when I had babies, all the baby food was pretty gross but the meat was the grossest.

I used baby food for my fruit and veggies, but for the meat, I ground up my own chicken. Added a little chicken broth and made chicken salad. Same with Tuna. I remember the baby food meat from 30 years ago and there was no way that was going to touch my lips. I still keep baby food veggies for emergencies. Never know when it will come in handy. Debbie:blush:

Baby food is usable but I found it to be wayyy too bland for my tastes. I prefer doctoring up my own mushies.