AngelineB

I too have many luncheons, cocktail parties, and client dinners/lunches to attend. I'm just beginning my pureed foods stage, so I'm finding it easier as I gone on. As they mentioned above, I suggest places more often now than I did in the past. This way I can plan what I'll order ahead of time. When hitting mexican, I've ordered Albondigas and eaten the broth and soft veggies or avocado. I had mexican yesterday at a luncheon. I ordered the cheese enchiladas and only ate the beans. I took the rest home. I had another lunch today, and previewed the menu prior to attending. I ate the meze plate (hummus, baba ganoush, etc.) and asked for crostini instead of the nan bread it came with. I ate only a few bites of the crunchy bread and ate the mashed with a fork. I'm finding that I'll order something that I can bring home to my son, that has at least one small thing I can eat. Haven't hit a cocktail party yet, but I'm guessing I'll put a few things I don't enjoy on my plate and grab some cheese (as they always have a cheese platter) and just nibble on that while I socialize. I feel your pain, but I think researching ahead of time is going to be key.

Hello, I'm 2 weeks post-op with my band and my doctor has recommended a timeline of weeks 1-4 only clear liquids, weeks 4-8 pureed foods. Week 9, begin regular food. From what I have seen, this seems a bit longer than most. Did anyone else have a longer clear liquid time like me? If so, were you able to start pureed foods a little sooner with success? I did liquids pre-op for 10 days and have been on liquid for the 2 weeks post. Feeling good that the weight is coming off (27 pounds) but have little energy and am seriously sick of Jello, broth, strained thin soups and protein shakes. Any advice?

It's funny you mention scrambled eggs and cottage cheese! I was just talking to my friend about how I wish I could fast forward 2 weeks so I could have those. I'm with you on the broth. I'm getting to the point where I don't even want it. I'm just so sick of soup. I'm going to try the V8 suggestion, but I'm pretty done with this. I'd almost rather not eat than have another bowl. I'll stay the course, but I'm certainly counting down the days. Quick question, did you purée the cottage cheese too, or were the small curds ok?

Thanks so much for the advice. I'll keep staying the course. Just wish I could get to the puréed foods a little sooner. I definitely check out the V8.