non solid foods

Soft*Silver · 08-25-2010, 07:59 PM

I have a little over a week before my surgery. I am told no solid food for one month...then semi solid food for two months after that. Liquid diet? There is no aisle in the grocery store that is for liquid diets!

so...is yogurt a non solid food?

is a milkshake?

how am I suppose to get my veggies? DONT say V8. Hate it. I might tolerate the splash stuff they make. What about protein? I can do without carbs so thats ok.

I was given a blender..that has a small food processor attachment also.

I need your help...some of you are really good foodmasters and mistresses...

I want to eat a balanced diet..help me figure this out please?

Jesse · 08-25-2010, 08:05 PM

They will give you a list of what you can eat, but generally speaking nonsolid post surgery diets allow the following; jello, applesauce, pudding, ice cream, protein shakes, broth, Ensure, oatmeal, yogurt and just about anything you can put in a blender. If you don't use yogurt be sure and add a good protein powder to your shakes and stuff or you will likely stay hungry.

Jesse

Gayla · 08-25-2010, 08:12 PM

For fruits and veggies, juicing is a good option. Depending on the type of surgery, you may have to experiment with different kinds of juice. High acidity can cause some problems and certain things like broccoli can result in bloating which could be extra uncomfortable. Don't forget about smoothies with some protein powder or soft tofu thrown in. Google should give you a ton of juicing and smoothie recipes.

Good luck with your surgery.

Laerkin · 08-25-2010, 08:19 PM

I think these other posts have covered most of my ideas. I will say that when my sister's best friend broke her jaw (it involved drinking) and had it wired shut, she could only eat non-solid foods for 6 weeks...

She LIVED off her blender. She got pretty good at putting things in the blender and liquefying them and then mixing them into mashed potatoes and other soft foods to make yummy tasting meals.

My very favorite thing is my juicer. If you know anyone with a juicer they'd loan you, you would LOVE it. You can juice pretty much any fruit or vegetable (except potatoes and bananas) to get a huge dose of vitamins and minerals with a great taste. There are a ton of recipes online for using a juicer. I've juiced celery, garlic, onion, etc and when you mix it with apples and pears it masks the flavor while still delivering the powerful goodness of the veggies.

Good luck!

Laerkin · 08-25-2010, 08:20 PM

HAHA. Gayla - I totally missed your post.

Sorry for the doubling up folks!

It must be past my bedtime...

Soft*Silver · 08-25-2010, 08:36 PM

since this is stumach surgery, no foods that will cause bloating should be eaten...

I am glad you all suggested a juicer. I will look for one.

Ensure? mmmm...when I was working with the HIV coalitions, we gave out ensure. It tasted like crap, they said. Has it changed any? Are there any flavors better than others?

Rockinonahigh · 08-25-2010, 08:37 PM

Oh my,girl I know how u r feeling,been there and done that.A fue years ago I had 5 dental surgeries in 6 weeks..now u know how I like to eat??I was one pissed off fool till I bought a blender and made smoothies,pureed stuff to make soup,made fruit slushies then froze them cause its better than ice cream.Mashed taters can be a base for many things just find what u like that will work.

Gayla · 08-25-2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laerkin

HAHA. Gayla - I totally missed your post.

Sorry for the doubling up folks!

It must be past my bedtime...

There can never be too much juice info!

softness - I pretty much lived on mashed potatoes after my recent surgery. I was only on non solids for a few days but they were like the best thing ever. The instant one's in the cups, they're quick and easy and oddly satisfying. Di also made me some with cream cheese so I could at least tell myself it was a little bit of protein.

Since it's stomach surgery, you may find that you react to things differently than before surgery. I'd say stock up on easy stuff until you're up and around - applesauce, jello, etc. - and then try things a little bit at a time until you see what works for you.

I don't know if Ensure tastes better than it used to but there are other options and they are usually available in a regular grocery store. I liked the chocolate Boost but any of the meal replacement drinks would probably work.

Toughy · 08-25-2010, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laerkin

I think these other posts have covered most of my ideas. I will say that when my sister's best friend broke her jaw (it involved drinking) and had it wired shut, she could only eat non-solid foods for 6 weeks...

She LIVED off her blender. She got pretty good at putting things in the blender and liquefying them and then mixing them into mashed potatoes and other soft foods to make yummy tasting meals.

My very favorite thing is my juicer. If you know anyone with a juicer they'd loan you, you would LOVE it. You can juice pretty much any fruit or vegetable (except potatoes and bananas) to get a huge dose of vitamins and minerals with a great taste. There are a ton of recipes online for using a juicer. I've juiced celery, garlic, onion, etc and when you mix it with apples and pears it masks the flavor while still delivering the powerful goodness of the veggies.

Good luck!

I had my jaw wired shut for 6 weeks (it's a good story....laughin.......) and I have to tell you............a blender and a juicer will save your life. Everything I ate had to be sucked through a straw. I actually had Thanksgiving dinner through a straw.......turkey, dressing, taters, cranberry sauce and gravy blended smoothly and sucked through a straw. It was tasty!!!!

I did loose about 25-30 lbs...which I did not have to loose. I could not get enough calories in my system.....I was 26yrs old, a jock and could eat enormous amounts of food (think 16 yr old boy) and never gain weight....and I'm still that way.

So get a blender and a juicer.........and remember you need protein every day.

T D · 08-25-2010, 10:32 PM

Pure Protein makes a very tasty shake. I mix the chocolate and banana together, it's yummmmy. Something like 2 grams of sugar, 3 grams of carbs, and 35 grams of protein. They also make the powder so that you can mix up your own batch of protein. Check it out!

Soft*Silver · 08-25-2010, 10:40 PM

I did get a blender/food processor from someone on freecycle!

Yeah my Dr said I will lose weight. And the tummy roll I have had for a couple years (that came on suddenly) will also disappear. Its caused by my hernia. No wonder now matter how much I exercised,I couldnt get rid of it. People kept telling me my body was changing because I was getting older. Not so!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toughy

I had my jaw wired shut for 6 weeks (it's a good story....laughin.......) and I have to tell you............a blender and a juicer will save your life. Everything I ate had to be sucked through a straw. I actually had Thanksgiving dinner through a straw.......turkey, dressing, taters, cranberry sauce and gravy blended smoothly and sucked through a straw. It was tasty!!!!

I did loose about 25-30 lbs...which I did not have to loose. I could not get enough calories in my system.....I was 26yrs old, a jock and could eat enormous amounts of food (think 16 yr old boy) and never gain weight....and I'm still that way.

So get a blender and a juicer.........and remember you need protein every day.

Liam · 08-25-2010, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by softness

I have a little over a week before my surgery. I am told no solid food for one month...then semi solid food for two months after that. Liquid diet? There is no aisle in the grocery store that is for liquid diets!

so...is yogurt a non solid food?

is a milkshake?

how am I suppose to get my veggies? DONT say V8. Hate it. I might tolerate the splash stuff they make. What about protein? I can do without carbs so thats ok.

I was given a blender..that has a small food processor attachment also.

I need your help...some of you are really good foodmasters and mistresses...

I want to eat a balanced diet..help me figure this out please?

Jello, applesauce, pudding, ice cream, protein drinks, broth, oatmeal, and just about anything you can put in a blender.

You should receive a list of things you can eat, when your surgeon discharges you.

Soft*Silver · 08-25-2010, 09:45 PM

whats going to make this very hard on me is that I NEED my food to have a crunch to it. Textures are important. I am a very oral person and to sip liquid for three months is going to make me crazy...

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