Puree Stage

[amanda 6]

M so excited! This Thursday I get to start on puree! I also officially will be allowed to drive too (I've had to do it a couple times already). I'm very excited about it. What are some good things to have? And has anyone put regular food In a blender for puree?

[slowtogo 301]

Baba ganashe and hummus...chicken and egg salad puréed with fat free mayo or a friend recommended cottage cheese, no pickles or celery. Puréed scrambled eggs

[lili2012 85]

I puree everything: tuna with light mayo; baked fillet fish with fat free tartar sauce; chicken with broth and steamed veggie.

[LosingItForMe2011 320]

It's great when the food stages move along! blenders work wonders for the pureed stage!

[amanda 6]

So how 'pureed' does it have to be? Like pudding or more like just small prices, like rice size?

[jenneliza 257]

My doc says it should be able to fit through a straw but I made mine more like a paste.

[lili2012 85]

Avoid chunky food. I go for pudding style mostly but sometimes thicker.

[amanda 6]

My doc says it should be able to fit through a straw but I made mine more like a paste.

That was my guideline for liquid. I don't think it is for puree for my doctor cause I'm pretty sure small curd cottage cheese is allowed.

[amanda 6]

Avoid chunky food. I go for pudding style mostly but sometimes thicker.

What about like Soups with small pieces?

[amanda 6]

Baba ganashe and hummus...chicken and egg salad puréed with fat free mayo or a friend recommended cottage cheese' date=' no pickles or celery. Puréed scrambled eggs[/quote']

Do you use a blender or just cut it really small?

[Tammy483 162]

It's best to give it a couple of whirls in a blender so you avoid the food getting stuck. Good luck!

[Less is Best! 12]

I am so tired of pureed food. UGGGGGGGGGGG And only in my second week of post op. I use the magic bullet for everything except like cottage cheese. And add Unjury to it so i can try and get atleast some Protein a day. HOW DO YOU GET 75 GRAMS OF PROTEIN A DAY...ANYONE...I was told to eat every 3-4 hours no more than 4 oz for 5-6 feedings. I just read the side of items and it says one gram of protein per serving. Cant seem to eat what is required . And hear hair falling out in the next couple of months will be the punishment... Sighsssss

[Maggie0557 31]

I am so tired of pureed food. UGGGGGGGGGGG And only in my second week of post op. I use the magic bullet for everything except like cottage cheese. And add unjury to it so i can try and get atleast some Protein a day. HOW DO YOU GET 75 GRAMS OF Protein A DAY...ANYONE...I was told to eat every 3-4 hours no more than 4 oz for 5-6 feedings. I just read the side of items and it says one gram of protein per serving. Cant seem to eat what is required . And hear hair falling out in the next couple of months will be the punishment... Sighsssss

I can't imagine how anyone gets in enough protein AND fluids in the purée and soft food stage. Would really love if those of you in the purée stage share your menus.

Today, Pure Protein shake prepared mixed with 8 ounces skim milk to cut the sweetness. Took all day to drink it, I am so sick of Protein shakes.

2 hard boiled eggs puréed with mayo

1 string cheese with 2 tablespoons of hummus.

1/2 cup puréed homemade bean Soup with one tablespoon cheese melted on top

AND not nearly enough Water.

[mizzlaw 130]

Ok so i am 6 days post op and doc started us immediately on soft food from day i left hospital.... I blend wendys chilli..the large bowel has 24grams of protein.... I make three meals out of one bowel and its delicious!!!!

[therealjennygreen 3]

Chili is something I do also. Wolf and hormel both have 99% fat free chili and it is 24g of Protein per serving. I add a little cheese and fat free sour cream, it's been the yummiest. Also, fat free refried Beans with guacamole, salsa and sour cream. Tastes like a burrito!