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I know it's early, I'm only 4 weeks out, but am getting so bored with my food options. I've tried to do fish, but it gets cold waaaay before I am even close to be done with it. Everything I eat then has been cold - tuna salad, turkey, chicken, etc.

So, to all you vets out there who have been at this for a while, do you get to a point where you can eat a little quicker and actually enjoy a warm meal?

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I'm in the same bout as you- five weeks out and I end up reheating my meals 2-3 times to keep it hot. Or I just eat it cold if I'm feeling lazy.

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I haven't asked myself that question since my kids were little!! I think i'll just be happy if I can tolerate what i'm eating.

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You will. Don;t Worry!

One thing I did was heated up my smaller dishes before I added my food to it.

Instead of using a dinner plate I use a dessert plate warm it in the oven or microwave.

Makes it last a little longer.

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I eat at a pretty quick rate. I am use to eating cold food and don't mind it being cold. I do need to slow down bc I have to watch my dining partner eat and I a little impatient ! Lol

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I read where someone uses an electric cup warmer and they put their plate on that. Obviously that can only be used at work or home...unless you want to whip it out on the table at a restaurant and ask the waiter where the outlet is??

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I eat fairly quickly and I'm 4 months out.. I take a smaller bite than I used to and chew my food very well but I don't wait between bites. My meals don't get cold.

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Thanks all. That's good to know that I won't be destined to a life of cold meals! ;)

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I'm 7 months out & when I eat the way I am supposed to (chewing thoroughly & eating over a 20 minute period like my NUT recommends) my food always ends up cold.

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I was just thinking the same thing, I start out eating hot Soup and end up with gazpacho lol!

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Someone posted those special plates that hold heat much longer than reg. plates.

allons-y

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Sorry you are having such a bad time it will get better. Just had my first actual meal I'm 2 weeks post op and I'm full on food! Never though I'd say those words again lol such a happy camper right now! Keep the faith it does get better

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Someone posted those special plates that hold heat much longer than reg. plates.

allons-y

I purchased one of those plates right after surgery. It does work pretty well. Very heavy and expensive for one plate, but you do get a good 30 minutes of warm food.

http://www.amazon.com/HotSmart-Hot-Gourmet-Plates-InstaHot/dp/B001VE1YM2/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

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Thanks for the link!

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