19 days post op and I need a "crunch"

[innwtitdtity 57]

I am dying to chew something crunchy and I am on mushies :teeth_smile: What can I have to satisfy this craving?

[Momto5 0]

What about a graham cracker? We give them to babies because they get mushy really quickly.....just a thought....

[daisybug 0]

I know it's really hard when we are told not to eat something,, but I got through mushy stage just telling myself "its temporary" pretty soon I will be eating solids again. I was actually thrilled to eat mushy foods,, it was the liquids that drove me nuts.

Have you tried mashed potato ? that's pretty satisfying. Also tunafish mixed with lowfat mayo is good too.

Hope this helps you.. good luck!

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[daisybug 0]

I almost forgot,, I ate cold Cereal during mushy phase .. I just crunched it until it was mush.

TRY THAT !! :teeth_smile:

[auntlucy 22]

I bought a slushy maker which made shaved ice and added crystal light to it. It helped satisfy my need to crunch.

[GayleTX 1]

That was my answer....crushed ice!!:teeth_smile:

[Jules K 0]

Sugarfree Popsicles have been my vice since being banded. They are cold, sweet and I can bite it and chew it to liquid. Tropical Popsicles are my favorite.

[amonroy 0]

On my mushies diet plan it says I can have plain crackers.

[Goober 1]

I was desperate one day and took a flatbread cracker, chewed it up and spit it out

[mrsgriffin2u 1]

A lot of people are allowed to have Saltine crackers during mushies because they break down really well. You may want to ask your doctor first, but if you have some saltines w/soup or with the light Laughing Cow cheese that come in really small wedges that may help. I find them VERY yummy and they take all of my cravings away. Publix carries whole graine saltines that are a little more healthy as well. The cheese will add a little Protein to your diet and and it's extremely soft. Hope this helps!

I have two more days until I go to solids and I can't wait! Good luck! :glare:

[Guest Leslie2Lose]

What kind of Vitamins are you on?

This is pathetic - but I SO looked forward to taking my two Flintstones chewable vitamins a day during liquid/mushies. They were my treat. I relished being able to chew them.

((hugs)) - This phase sucks but it will be over before you know it.

[innwtitdtity 57]

Thanks for all of the great suggestions. The saltine Soup cracker just might do the trick. All I need is one or two. The graham cracker sounds good too. I want to be careful due to carbs. I have been telling myself that I have made it this far, what is another couple of days? My next f/u appt is still 10 days away (scheduled more than the normal 2 weeks due to MD being on vacation) so I will have a few extra days on mushies, but it actually hasn't been that bad. The food processor has helped greatly. I am not feeling deprived other than the craving to crunch! Thanks again

[innwtitdtity 57]

okay, I went grocery shopping today and I was thinking about my crunch craving and I came across Kosher baby dill pickles and I bought a jar. What do you think, okay to have while on mushies as long as I chew well?

[Kat817 19]

Pickles are hard to chew to mush. 2 1/2 years out---pickles are still a slow go for me......I think I would avoid them.

I too was allowed crackers earlier than I expected. And I too use popsicles---although I prefer the mandarin orange----------Jules too bad we can't swap out our favorites!!! LOL

Kat