Go-To Foods Post Op

[nursemeg89 185]

Hi everyone! I am on day 4 out of 15 in my pre-op diet phase and am feeling really excited and ready for my big day on November 19th. Today I attended a bariatric surgery class which was one of my requirements before having surgery. The program coordinator/NUT discussed in detail the post-op diet. I was wondering...what were everyone's "go-to" healthful foods that you chose for each stage post-operatively.

I was hoping we could break the "go-to foods" down into categories:

-Stage One- Clear Liquids

-Stage Two- Full Liquids

-Stage Three- Puree

-Stage Four- Soft Diet

I am looking for some out of the box suggestions!!!!

Thank you.

:)nursemeg

[MiniMo 41]

1. knorr concentrated stocks
   
2. greek yogurt
   
3. blended chili
   
4. salmon cakes
   

[nursemeg89 185]

Thank u so much for your reply, salmon cakes sound really good!!! I'll definately be giving them a try

[DanaInNewOrleans 513]

1. knorr concentrated stocks
   
   
2. greek yogurt
   
   
3. blended chili
   
   
4. salmon cakes
   

Hi,

Do you happen to have a recipe for the salmon cakes?

Thanks!

Dana

[SkinnyMinnie2Be 255]

I would def not stock up on things before surgery. I was up and walking out and about around day 5 post op so going to the store was no issue for me.

Clear Fluid - SF apple juice, clear broths, crystal light, mio, sf Jello

Full fluids- carnation instant Breakfast, cream Soups, sf puddings, Protein Shakes, Greek yogurt, fruit yogurt

Purée - Chilli, Beans, stews, chicken, fish, seafood (of course has to be purée consistency)

Soft food - babybell cheese

Sorry, I know there's a lot more to add in. Just can't think right now. And also, these are just directions given to me by my NUT and surgeon. Everyone is different.

[MiniMo 41]

Hi,

Do you happen to have a recipe for the salmon cakes?

Thanks!

Dana

• 1 15 ½ -oz can red salmon, drained
  
• 1 medium onion, diced
  
• ½ medium green bell pepper, diced
  
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  
• ½ tbsp lemon juice
  
• ¼ cup egg substitute
  
• 3 slices whole-wheat bread, no crust, for breadcrumbs (used food processor)
  
• ¼ tsp pepper
  
• 2 tbsp canola oil spray
  

1. In a medium bowl, break the salmon into small pieces with a fork. Remove the bones and skin, if any
   
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, parsley, lemon, egg substitute, bread, and pepper. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
   
3. Spray a skillet with cooking oil and cook the patties over medium heat. Brown for 3 min. on each side and serve.
   

I also used a food processor to get everything really small, almost minced.