Mushies ah heaven!

[Jewelsm1127 351]

I agree that it takes concentration. The small bites as well as the chewing. Also I made sure not too put too much on my plate. I figure if I want more later I can have it but better not to overdo it. Had cottage cheese and apple/cherry baby food. It was delicious!

[VictoriousPassion 64]

I agree that it takes concentration. The small bites as well as the chewing. Also I made sure not too put too much on my plate. I figure if I want more later I can have it but better not to overdo it. Had cottage cheese and apple/cherry baby food. It was delicious!

I cant eat more than 1/2 cup of food. I eat my meal out of a 1/2 cup container. I have learned how to master what I put in those containers.

I have layered and "casseroled" my meal in those containers to get my meat and veggies. For instance, tomorrow I am going to have sweet potatoes and chicken

[Jewelsm1127 351]

Victorious - that's about it for me too. I also mixed/layered. For lunch I had baby food turkey with gravy on top of some mashed potatoes. Gosh that was good too. So many choices now after almost one month of liquids/shakes only!

[Peaceful1 110]

I started mushies today too! I just had 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese, and I'm about to have 1/2 cup lentil Soup. I was kinda scared to eat real food again, but it's been in me 5 minutes now, so far so good

[Jewelsm1127 351]

Peaceful - it is scary but great too, isn't it?

[VictoriousPassion 64]

I started mushies today too! I just had 1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese, and I'm about to have 1/2 cup lentil Soup. I was kinda scared to eat real food again, but it's been in me 5 minutes now, so far so good

YAY!!! Congrats!!!

[Peaceful1 110]

Omg, really great! just to feel normal again.....my mouth wasn't used to the physical sensation of chewing, like I forgot how to eat! Lol

[VictoriousPassion 64]

Omg, really great! just to feel normal again.....my mouth wasn't used to the physical sensation of chewing, like I forgot how to eat! Lol

I ate so slow I felt like I was going in slow motion!! LOL, I was so happy and did not want it to end. Eventhough it was a small basic meal, it was soooo good just to chew and taste cooked food other than Soup again.

[Kizimodoe 7]

I started my mushies on Thursday and I still can't even eat a lot which is wonderful to me. Not sure if I'm scared of overeating & getting sick or if I'm not that hungry. I'm still drinking Protein Shakes to get my Proteins in but I find that I love egg beaters now. I eat 1 egg beater in the morning & have a glass of milk an hour later & I'm not hungry all day until around 8pm or so but I'm trying my best to get to that goal of getting the amount of Protein I need in & it's really hard. Drinking 64oz of Water is even harder for me. I never thought that taking sips will be so hard, I mean I can take the sips but after a while I forget that I'm drinking something & not finish the water. Crazy but I guess this all takes some time getting use to. Good Luck everyone & Happy New Year!

[♕ajtexas♕ 3,771]

Ahhh, it's the mushie things in life. Congrats to entering the next stage of your journey.

Time to start practicing your band rules. Small bites (nickle size), chew chew chew and wait 1 minute between bites.

Good luck on your journey!

[DebbieC1970 58]

How far out did everyone wait?

[Jewelsm1127 351]

Debbie - my doc had me do Clear Liquids the day of surgery, then Protein Shakes, milk, and strained cream Soups for a week. Week 2 I started puréed mushies. Next week Friday I get to start on soft foods like chicken and seafood. Week 4 I am back to regular foods. Each doc is different from what I see on these boards.

[kca1fan 326]

I am going to buy some baby spoons to use at first.

[VictoriousPassion 64]

Debbie - my doc had me do clear liquids the day of surgery' date=' then Protein shakes, milk, and strained cream Soups for a week. Week 2 I started puréed mushies. Next week Friday I get to start on soft foods like chicken and seafood. Week 4 I am back to regular foods. Each doc is different from what I see on these boards.[/quote']

Debbie, I'm on the exact plan.

Current pre-op wt 344 down 331.6

[VictoriousPassion 64]

I am going to buy some baby spoons to use at first.

I should have, but I did buy several plates. A set for work and home.

Current pre-op wt 344 down 331.6