Food Progression
Well, I'm still lost on what to do about my crushed meds which make me so sick, so I'm calling the surgeon tomorrow. This question has to do with the diet progression. My surgeon says to do blended/pureed foods for 2 weeks and then move on to soft/low residue foods. (this is after being on full liquids for a week post op) I was just wondering how strict this progression is and if anyone has pushed the boundaries a bit faster and been okay. I know everyone's different and I definitely don't want to end up with a bowel blockage...but I'm planning on going to the movies this week with my best friend and was wondering if it would be too brave of me to try soft pretzel bites with cheese as long as I chew them down to a pulp. I'm really dying on this blended diet because I can't stand any of this stuff having no texture. Just thought what your ideas were on it...
Thanks guys!
Thanks guys!
There is no saying what would or would not happen definitively if you pushed your food progression, but you are likely asking for trouble if you do. First, your system needs time to heal which is the reason for the gradual progression to denser and denser foods. Second, a soft pretzel with cheese at the movies is not the food choice you want to make-this early out as well as during your losing phase. It is not sound nutrionally and is a "throwback" choice that doesn't help you create new and healthier habits because it keeps you, at least partially, in the old ones. The pureed and soft stages are challenging from a texture standpoint, but they don't have to be low on flavor. Be creative. There are many great ideas out there. Just look or ask.
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