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I am currently 10 days post op and my mother called tonight and informed me that they are having my grandmother a birthday "gathering" at Texas Roadhouse which at that time I will be 21 days post op! I thought maybe this was something I could sit out on but my grandmother is more like a mother to me and honestly I do NOT want to miss it so I'm curious as to what would be a good thing to order from there?

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Sweet potato. Mash it up with butter... mmmm

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You could also order some soft fish like salmon. Mash it up really well with a fork. I would have mashed salmon on the pureed stage. Plus you get in your Protein that way, which is #1.

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Are they aware of your surgery? If so I would recommend bringing a small bowl that you can measure your food into. Make sure you stay with the portion size you're supposed to be eating, and immediately request a to go box for the rest. If they don't know about the surgery it gets a little more difficult.

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They have yummy applesauce....mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes,Soups....and may be too soon but they make chili too!

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Go online and see if you can get a menu and pre-plan. I ate out this week for the first time at three weeks post op and I had a cup of Soup. Next week I go to a business conference with food provided during the day and client dinners every night (my boss, coworkers and clients do not know I had this surgery) so it will be a challenge. It is also a small town we are staying in so no chain restaurants, so I am going on yelp looking to find menus and restaurants I can suggest where I know what I can order, it will be interesting

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I would stay with soft, meaning fish. Not fried. And remember, you'll still be able to only get very little in. Don't be tempted by any appetizers your family might order.

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I went there a few weeks after my surgery and had the mashed potatoes with country gravy. It was delicious! Be careful though because they leave some skin in the potatoes and also a few small chunks. Just go around the skin with your fork and chew the potatoes really well! Good luck and have fun :)

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