In puree stage, don't want much food
So, I am in my 2nd week of the pureed stage. I find myself reaching for a protein shake more than food. I don't miss food. I might have a couple of things food-wise a day, such as a scrambled egg, yogurt, or refried beans. I am getting enough protein and water.
So, I am just looking for some input from the pros. Am I hurting myself with these habits?
I could not stand the texture of pureed foods and just skipped that stage. I got plenty of nourishment from my protein shakes. I added back foods at about four weeks out and started with things like ricotta, tuna, ham and split pea soup (finely diced ham) and turkey chili. I tried pureeing those items and just did not want to eat it, so I would have a shake instead.
I have an attitude that I will probably have to consume pureed chili when they put me in a nursing home, but did not hurt myself at all by not eating it after surgery.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I also did not like the pureed stage and just drank 4 protein shakes a day for about the first month. After that, I introduced food a little at a time until I was eating a regular post-op diet. At 6 years out, I still do protein shakes when I am on the go. Much better for me than fast food and I am too unorganized to plan ahead as far as food goes.
Laura in Texas
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