Creative foods for newbie! Howdy y'all!

[beyondgrief 93]

I'm getting re-approved for surgery using Dr. Balette in Houston after being initially approved in August and the week-before preop blood work discovering I was pregnant (I had no clue). That was an interesting phonecall from the doc!!!

A little background, I lost my 16 month son to a rare aggressive brain cancer within 8 weeks of his diagnosis and decided to have surgery to become more healthy for my surviving 5 year old son. This discovered pregnancy was both a surprise and blessing....I had my new son (3rd) in March and am preparing mentally for surgery again, soon, as I've met my out of pocket w this pregnancy and so the surgery will be at no cost. I am remarkable at surgeries and pain, having 3 csections and never having taken pain meds and up walking within 4-6 hours with all so they are comfortable w surgery sometime this summer.

What creative foods have you found helpful? This came up as I was looking for cal count for a new salad at Panera bread and seeing a black bean Soup for 140 cals. My first thought was "that would purée nicely and taste savory..."

Looking for other ideas! I'm new to the board!

Working beyond grief for a better life!

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@beyondgrief I'm so very sorry for your loss! There's nothing worse than losing a child, in my opinion. Good luck with your journey!

[KeepCalm 223]

Where in houston are you planning on having your surgery done? I'm doing mine at Memorial Hermann - pearland, kinda far for me to drive, but that's where my doctor is now.

[beyondgrief 93]

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. I was at Houston Northwest last time but this time I have either as an option and like the newer place.

Working beyond grief for a better life!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

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Working beyond grief for a better life!

I love this!

I am so sorry for your loss. Congratulations on your news!

As to your original question, early out I ate pretty simply: lots of Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, turkey, tuna, etc.

[dcoral 14]

I am currently in the postop purée phase, and my doc said WENDYS chili is ok. So tonight was a busy night and I bought a small chili and it puréed really nice and tasted great. I could only eat a little less than a quarter cup but it was a welcome change from tuna, eggs and yogurt.

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[Blue1213 122]

I had surgery with Dr Balette in March of 2015. He's awesome!

Right after surgery I mainly had yogurt and Fairlife milk. When I could move on to soft foods I often had eggs and string cheese.

[chinadoll0402 1]

I had surgery with Dr Balette in March of 2015. He's awesome!

Right after surgery I mainly had yogurt and Fairlife milk. When I could move on to soft foods I often had eggs and string cheese.

Dr. Balette is my doctor! Sleeved May 18th (9 days ago)!

[beyondgrief 93]

How is it going? Any tips specific to him?? What hospital?

Working beyond grief for a better life!