Please explain to me the difference between mushy and pureed diet

[penman53 493]

My Dr. and the nut has a book that was given to me prior to surgery. I have read it for six months before surgery. Phase 1 wasSull liquid sugar free.Phase 2 was called pureed sugar free now she says it is "Mushies" This is much more restrictive than the soft food Phase 3 diet. Both are only 1/4 cup but phase 2 is like cottage cheese, applesauce, cream of wheat and pureed Soups.

Why is it so important to not eat refried Beans maybe some turkey chili etc as long as it is pureed? Has anyone ever had a diet this restrictive? I have to be on phase 2 for 4 to 6 weeks.

Thanks Mark

[TES 858]

my plan was similar--it's because your stomach is healing. I know it's difficult, but it's to help you heal. Hang in there!

[donewithdieting 44]

What I know working in a hospital pureed goes into a blender and liquid added. Mushy is like consistency of mash potatoes. tuna, mashed up turkey chili w/ shredded cheese melted (yum), egg salad mushed up. You still can recognize what kind of food it is in the mushy state. Those you have to eat a lot slower because they have to work there way to the stomach and beyond. Hope this helps Linda