Question:
other than creamed soup, creamed cereal, pudding, broth and jello- what is there?
I had a vbg a week ago. Campbell soups already are a chore to eat. And just how much of them should I eat at a meal? — Janie I. (posted on July 2, 2003)
July 1, 2003
Does your surgeon allow "creamed soups on the clear liquid diet if
this is what you are on. Those cream soups are considered FULL liquids.
Clear liquids are the BROTHs. Also you might want to try some sugar-free
popcicles. There is not a whole lot to choose from at this phase. Good
luck on your surgery.
— Delores S.
July 1, 2003
Many Drs. send you home from the hospital on either full liquids or purees
like mine did. If your Dr says it's ok, the soups are fine. I had them in
the hospital. Are you working with a nutritionist?? That person may be
able to give you more ideas of what you can eat now. Good luck! It gets
better soon!!!
— Fixnmyself
July 1, 2003
If you're on FULL liquids, you may have crackers and tortilla chips.
Anything that will disolve in liquid completely is ok for full liquids -
but still chew them well. I know, their carbs, but when your hungry, your
HUNGRY and they tasted great early on! On full liquids we were allowed
squeeze cheese and/or creamy peanut butter on crackers. Check with your
doc if this is allowed for you!
— [Deactivated Member]
July 1, 2003
Hummus! It saved my life in the immediate post-op period. I ate it by
itself (no crackers or pita bread) but it had enough flavor to satisfy and
sat well in my tummy. A quarter of a cup (which I ate over two or three
meals since I could only manage a tiny bit at a time) contains about 105
calories, three grams of protein and about five grams of fat. You can make
your own by pureeing canned garbanzo beans with a bit of garlic and lemon
juice and leave out the tahini for a lower fat version. I discovered that
you can make it with black beans as well...just be sure to really puree it
well.
— gamboge
July 2, 2003
Fat-free refried beans are another possibility -- you can always add water
if they're too think for you, and melt a little cheese in them. I also ate
low-fat ricotta cheese with a little (I mean a *little*!) tomato sauce
thrown in.
— Suzy C.
July 2, 2003
I was allowed 1/2 cup blended beef vegetable soup during my first stage
after surgery. I had an open RNY so I'm not familiar with your post-op
diet protocol. I know it's soup but blending up the soft pieces really
make a difference.
— Sarahlicious
July 2, 2003
I lived on instant grits mixed with cream of mushroom soup for my 2 week
liquid phase. Both were on my list of approved foods. Good luck!
— Sandy T.
July 2, 2003
Janie...I had LAP RNY, but when I was in my full liquids stage, I ate the
Campbells Bean and Bacon soup alot..I would make it as directed, and let it
cook for alittle longer than usual to soften the beans up even more. They
were very mushy and gave me something the "chew", even though I
could've just mashed with my tongue or pureed alittle. I also ate grits,
cottage cheese (mash it with a fork pretty good to break up the curds
alittle), and what you're already eating - jello, s/f pudding, cream soups,
etc...Good luck! Denise 316/153
— lily1968
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