Post-Op Week 2: Variety, How I've Missed You!

Jun 08, 2011

The full liquids phase isn't as bad as I thought it would be, mainly because I have little to no interest in eating (or, rather, drinking) anything.  I have felt hunger here and there and have satisfied it with either a protein shake or else some strained soup, but it's not the ravenous beast it was, so that's a plus.  While this phase hasn't been terribly difficult, there is the problem of a lack in variety.

Unjury Chocolate Splendor protein shakes have been my stand-by, though I did pick up some of the Strawberry Sorbet to try it out (ok, but not great).  I decided to order some samples from Vitalady... I got 5 different flavors.  At this point, I haven't tried only one of them and of the four I have tried, I only liked one (Champion Pure Whey Stack - Banana Scream).  I also ordered a case of the Peanut Butter Cup Pure Protein cans, but they haven't shown up yet.  Knowing that what I have on hand and that there's only 12 cans on the way, there's no way I have enough shakes to last much longer.  So it's back to Unjury... I ordered a whole bunch of packets and a couple of tubs the other night.

My stand-bys for soups have been Better than Boullion's organic chicken flavor and Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup with the bits strained out.  I made an attempt to do the same for their Chunky New England Clam Chowder, but it seems that one just doesn't work without the bits... I couldn't get past the first spoonful.

I tried Cream of Wheat last week, but my tummy didn't like it and I haven't gotten around to trying it since.  Sugar free pudding, jello and popsicles have been fine for treats, but I'm not all that interested in them most days.

On the upside, however, I get to start pureed foods on Friday.  I never thought I'd be so excited for babyfood consistency foods.  My husband makes a mean roast chicken and gravy, so I've already requested that for dinner... I may even attempt a little mashed potato and broccoli (pureed, of course).

I've started a folder in my bookmarks to collect pureed suggestions, so post links if you have 'em!

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