Love/Hate
Sounds like we are all in the same boat. I loathe food now because I can't really enjoy it. It is all about the protein, so I can't just relax and eat. I get busy doing things around the house, working etc. Next thing I know, I am reminded that I have not had enough protein in the day (I am not used to eating in the mornings). Then it's a game of what do I eat that is loaded with protein that doesn't taste like crap.
Did you ever think that we would feel this way about food?
Did you ever think that we would feel this way about food?
Allison
for H HOgan,
You need to get a list from your doctor because everyone is different. However, I had 2 weeks on full liquids and 2weeks on pureed. The quantity is so small that I over estimated how much to stock up on and I had soups filling up all the cupbords. Figure 2 to 3 ounces per meal and see how far that will go. I did have fun experimenting with combining soup varieties and my own seasonings and fresh herbs.
You need to get a list from your doctor because everyone is different. However, I had 2 weeks on full liquids and 2weeks on pureed. The quantity is so small that I over estimated how much to stock up on and I had soups filling up all the cupbords. Figure 2 to 3 ounces per meal and see how far that will go. I did have fun experimenting with combining soup varieties and my own seasonings and fresh herbs.
Wow, I don't think I've seen another thread that was as unanimous as this one! Y'all said almost exactly what I wanted to!
But in response to hhogan's question about stocking up, let me says this: Stock up on variety, but NOT so much on quantity. You have no idea how much your tastes will changes over the first weeks and months. I have a case and a half of protein drinks that will take a LONG time to finish.
Also: my surgeon said that low-fat american cheese and low-fat deli meat is so processed that they count as pureed. Check with yours, because that can add a lot of variety.
I found that I tolerated scrambled eggs very well too. Tuna, cottage cheese, and greek yogurt (no fruit in the beginning!) are also excellent sources of protein. Several posters have recommended Wendy's Low-Fat Chili (but that's not something you can stock up on). For those of you who like Jewish food, check out the jars of Gefilte Fish (especially the Whitefish variety) - I was really surprised how much protein it has, with less fat and prep time than for tuna.
But in response to hhogan's question about stocking up, let me says this: Stock up on variety, but NOT so much on quantity. You have no idea how much your tastes will changes over the first weeks and months. I have a case and a half of protein drinks that will take a LONG time to finish.
Also: my surgeon said that low-fat american cheese and low-fat deli meat is so processed that they count as pureed. Check with yours, because that can add a lot of variety.
I found that I tolerated scrambled eggs very well too. Tuna, cottage cheese, and greek yogurt (no fruit in the beginning!) are also excellent sources of protein. Several posters have recommended Wendy's Low-Fat Chili (but that's not something you can stock up on). For those of you who like Jewish food, check out the jars of Gefilte Fish (especially the Whitefish variety) - I was really surprised how much protein it has, with less fat and prep time than for tuna.
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