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I'm officially 1 week post op and Im going to eat some mashed potatoes; I've been eating creamy Soups fine; so you think mash is too much if it's not thick?

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My nutritionist said that was fine. Check with yours. Thin it with some milk and you will get some Protein out of it, too.

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Wow, I had to be on liquids a full two weeks! I'm just now doing pureed food. So not fair :(

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It was two weeks for me, too, until my NUT's plan allowed soft foods...even then (and now still at 4 months post-op) my NUT's plan is no starchy carbs--no rice, bread, potatoes, Cereal, crackers, etc.....I very rarely cheat with this rule, and the few times I have, it's only been a bite or two

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Whatever your stomach can tolerate, I cheated in the beginning and I still find that no matter what my body knows when I'm ready for something or not. Just be comfortable .

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I know when I get to full foods, startchy potatoes won't be on my list, so I've avoided them this week even though they are approved.....poor hubby, because it means he's avoiding them as well 'cuz I won't cook them LOL

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Mashed potatoes aren't the most nutritionally sound food right now. Lots of starch and carbs. If you want something like that try mashed cauliflower. I personally don't care for it, but a lot of people love it.

Right now the main focus should be Protein and fluids. When further out adding mashed potatoes on occasion is fine.

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Sleved on 8/6/13.

I tried mashed potatoes for the 1st time the other day, however, they gave me horrible heartburn. Good luck with whatever you decide.

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I was eating mashed potatoes at week 2. it went down fine. It only took a few spoonfuls and i was satisfied.

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