SleevePerry 248 Posted July 21, 2015 I bought fresh bean and beef chili in the deli section of my supermarket. Added a bit of beef broth to thin it out and popped it in the blender. Sprinkled a bit of cheddar on top. It was AMAZING. I had it every day of my pureed stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGAnn2014 12,992 Posted July 21, 2015 I was sooo into Rosarita Traditional Refried Nonfat Beans with melted cheese. Actually, I still like that stuff. Just don't do what I heard one nitwit did: Puree a Big Mac. LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hockeyfan7 249 Posted July 21, 2015 I was on liquids and purees at the same time. I had to be able to drink Protein shake on the morning of day 3 to be able to leave the hospital. My list was Protein shakes, Greek yogurt, broth, cream Soups and a few other things I don't remember. I went to soft foods like scrambled eggs on day 8 and then on solid foods on day 10. My surgeon's plan is solid foods between day 10 and day 14. He doesn't like for people to stay on liquids for very long - he wants us to begin to learn to eat solids and the right solids as soon as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norma Galitzen 26 Posted July 22, 2015 I cannot wait til I can have eggs or vegetarian re fried Beans. It all sounds like a dream! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yankee2gal2@yahoo.com 22 Posted July 22, 2015 Well my surgeon says no solid food until 22 days after surgery. He told us the leaks he has ever had were on people who eat solid food to soon. So I plan to wait it's been 14 days already. Do just 6 more days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl 320 Posted July 22, 2015 DH has been living off of blended retried Beans with Monterey Jack, purred onions, and sauce. He's also puréed chili, and made a cauliflower mash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted July 22, 2015 I was told pureed on day 3 and was glad to eat a scrambled egg with cheese. Still loving them and its been 11 weeks. I think just the option of other food is welcoming. I just wont eat anything that has no strong flavor (seasoned). If its bland - I am not wasting my "space" on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikrchk 1,313 Posted July 22, 2015 It wasn't that bad, really! Head over to theworldaccordingtoeggface for ideas, but I ate a lot of whizzed bean Soups, eggs, ricotta bake (like noodleless lasagna) and a mexican pile up thing I created with a polenta crust, whizzed taco meat, cheese guac and sour cream. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Mac 6,262 Posted July 22, 2015 I got bored with baby food real fast, so I took whatever meat and veg my boyfriend was having and put that in the blender with some broth.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shamroxx 21 Posted July 22, 2015 But with that being said I mainly stuck with refried Beans and ricotta cheese bake. They really are good though. Do you have an easy recipe that you could share for ricotta bake? That sounds really yummy!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowgirlJane 14,260 Posted July 23, 2015 I didn't enjoy it one bit... but got through it. It was worth it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted July 23, 2015 I make the ricotta as if I was making stuff shells. Drain the ricotta, bear one while egg per container. Add my seasonings, typically garlic powder. Oregano. Salt, pepper. Pour into single serving ramekins. Topped with shredded cheese and Tomato sauce & bake at 365 until bubbly. Usually 20 - 30 minutes. I also sometime add thaw & drained frozen chopped spinach to the mix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted July 23, 2015 I got bored with baby food real fast, so I took whatever meat and veg my boyfriend was having and put that in the blender with some broth.< /p>For the longest time it never occurred to me that people actually ate baby food. I just put everything in the nutra bullet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mel14 4 Posted July 30, 2015 oh lord help me.. lol.. I tried some puree'd egg salad I made and took one bite and knew it wasn't for me. I think it's a consistency and mental thing for me. <shiver>I am on liquids/puree for 6 more days and am doing Protein drinks, popsicles, Soups (broth or strained cream) and did add in Greek yogurt today. Tonight I am going to try some refried Beans (I'm so excited!!!)Then I will be so happy with soft foods next Tues! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim in Utah 25 Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) I am day 6 post op and the pureed diet is fine. The key for me is to have adequate flavoring/seasoning in there. Still I have 3 weeks to go of this..... I know eventually I can eat pretty much anything (in small amounts) so I am just waiting this out. Edited July 30, 2015 by Jim in Utah Share this post Link to post Share on other sites