Instant mashed potatoes? Ok for Purée?

[inkdcosmoqueen 81]

So I'm starting the puréed diet on Monday and I wanna get ideas of what I can eat besides the baby food I bought.. I know I can eat Beans but I love my mashed potatoes.. HELP!

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[James Marusek 5,244]

I had RNY gastric bypass surgery 3 years ago. My program requirements said: instant mashed potatoes were O.K. from the beginning in the Full liquid stage. Normal mashed potatoes were acceptable beginning at week 5 when I entered the pureed food stage.

[inkdcosmoqueen 81]

Thanks so much James! Appreciate the feedback!!

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[LibrarianBecky 91]

Just a tip--if you make instant mashed potatoes with all milk, instead of Water it will up the Protein amount in them. Unflavored Protein powder also mixes well in them.

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[SusieT 43]

I buy those individual cups of dry potato mix that you microwave. One of those makes 2-3 servings for me right now. Personally, I prefer Idahoan brand over Betty Crocker. You can thin them with almond milk, etc. Yummy!

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[inkdcosmoqueen 81]

Thanks SusieT!! I am just a sucker for mashed potatoes lol..

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[Nancydhu 13]

You could add unflavored Protein for that extra goodness

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[CeeGee 30]

My surgeon only allowed Protein during the puréed stage. I would have love mashed potatoes but I am not allowed to have it.

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