Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Hey to Jacqui and , This is Joann in Mobile and guess what......I'm a chef too!! Do we need to start our own line of post op purees?? Hope not. At the age of 45 I've had my turn at being a successful restaurant owner (with a lot of luck and tons of hard work) and know that I never want to be there again. I'm working on a compromise, really want a take out gourmet place next. But most of all want to watch my seven year old grow up. I feel like I'm finally going to learn moderation and when I sit down to that meal it may be smaller but it's going to be sooo good. So I don't really feel like I'm giving up food, just the bulk of it that I didn't need anyway. Best of luck to both of you. Joann Dr. Kim in Ocean Springs, MS Sixteen days post op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Hey to Jacqui and , This is Joann in Mobile and guess what......I'm a chef too!! Do we need to start our own line of post op purees?? Hope not. At the age of 45 I've had my turn at being a successful restaurant owner (with a lot of luck and tons of hard work) and know that I never want to be there again. I'm working on a compromise, really want a take out gourmet place next. But most of all want to watch my seven year old grow up. I feel like I'm finally going to learn moderation and when I sit down to that meal it may be smaller but it's going to be sooo good. So I don't really feel like I'm giving up food, just the bulk of it that I didn't need anyway. Best of luck to both of you. Joann Dr. Kim in Ocean Springs, MS Sixteen days post op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Hey Joann, Thanks for those wonderful words! Kind of funny I guess I always had in the back of my head...what is the DR. going to think when I( meet with him on the 14th of May)tell him I am a cherf! And what about the Psych. part. Yikes...Anyway..how are you doing? I am besidee myself anxious...I left the company I was working for about 2 months ago so staart my own bussiness....But I am scared as hell about INSURANCE... I went on COBRA and I amm paying my monthly payments.. I still have UHC but has anyone out there filed while on COBRA>>.A bit nervous.Well anyway Joann, I wish you the best ! in NE Re: more chefs > Hey to Jacqui and , > This is Joann in Mobile and guess what......I'm a chef too!! Do we need to > start our own line of post op purees?? Hope not. > At the age of 45 I've had my turn at being a successful restaurant owner > (with a lot of luck and tons of hard work) and know that I never want to be > there again. I'm working on a compromise, really want a take out gourmet > place next. But most of all want to watch my seven year old grow up. > I feel like I'm finally going to learn moderation and when I sit down to that > meal it may be smaller but it's going to be sooo good. So I don't really > feel like I'm giving up food, just the bulk of it that I didn't need anyway. > > Best of luck to both of you. > Joann > Dr. Kim in Ocean Springs, MS > Sixteen days post op > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Hey Joann, Thanks for those wonderful words! Kind of funny I guess I always had in the back of my head...what is the DR. going to think when I( meet with him on the 14th of May)tell him I am a cherf! And what about the Psych. part. Yikes...Anyway..how are you doing? I am besidee myself anxious...I left the company I was working for about 2 months ago so staart my own bussiness....But I am scared as hell about INSURANCE... I went on COBRA and I amm paying my monthly payments.. I still have UHC but has anyone out there filed while on COBRA>>.A bit nervous.Well anyway Joann, I wish you the best ! in NE Re: more chefs > Hey to Jacqui and , > This is Joann in Mobile and guess what......I'm a chef too!! Do we need to > start our own line of post op purees?? Hope not. > At the age of 45 I've had my turn at being a successful restaurant owner > (with a lot of luck and tons of hard work) and know that I never want to be > there again. I'm working on a compromise, really want a take out gourmet > place next. But most of all want to watch my seven year old grow up. > I feel like I'm finally going to learn moderation and when I sit down to that > meal it may be smaller but it's going to be sooo good. So I don't really > feel like I'm giving up food, just the bulk of it that I didn't need anyway. > > Best of luck to both of you. > Joann > Dr. Kim in Ocean Springs, MS > Sixteen days post op > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 I had COBRA aka TCC after leaving my job at a VA, taking time off, moving and taking one at another VA without benefits. I had the same coverage with COBRA as without it. I'm a federal employee. My insurance runs out next month and I'm having to go with an individual policy with terrible benefits. in Seattle ----- Original Message ----- > Hey Joann, > bussiness....But I am scared as hell about INSURANCE... I went on COBRA and > I amm paying my monthly payments.. I still have UHC but has anyone out there > filed while on COBRA>>.A bit nervous.Well anyway Joann, I wish you the best > ! > in NE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 I had COBRA aka TCC after leaving my job at a VA, taking time off, moving and taking one at another VA without benefits. I had the same coverage with COBRA as without it. I'm a federal employee. My insurance runs out next month and I'm having to go with an individual policy with terrible benefits. in Seattle ----- Original Message ----- > Hey Joann, > bussiness....But I am scared as hell about INSURANCE... I went on COBRA and > I amm paying my monthly payments.. I still have UHC but has anyone out there > filed while on COBRA>>.A bit nervous.Well anyway Joann, I wish you the best > ! > in NE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 I had COBRA aka TCC after leaving my job at a VA, taking time off, moving and taking one at another VA without benefits. I had the same coverage with COBRA as without it. I'm a federal employee. My insurance runs out next month and I'm having to go with an individual policy with terrible benefits. in Seattle ----- Original Message ----- > Hey Joann, > bussiness....But I am scared as hell about INSURANCE... I went on COBRA and > I amm paying my monthly payments.. I still have UHC but has anyone out there > filed while on COBRA>>.A bit nervous.Well anyway Joann, I wish you the best > ! > in NE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Nan E - What a great idea!!! I've never done any protein purees - I'll start experimenting and let you know. Only problem is, I hear our sense of taste and smell changes post-op and becomes very individual, at least for a while. So one person's heaven may be another's hell. Have you tried the vanilla soy milk or rice milk as a mixer for protein powder? It's not too bad. I'll let you know what I come up with for chicken/turkey. I'll bet a standard salmon loaf or tuna-noodle recipe pureed and then baked until somewhere between a souffle and a pudding wouldn't be too bad. Hmmm - I hear my kitchen calling. Talk to you later. Jacqui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Nan E - What a great idea!!! I've never done any protein purees - I'll start experimenting and let you know. Only problem is, I hear our sense of taste and smell changes post-op and becomes very individual, at least for a while. So one person's heaven may be another's hell. Have you tried the vanilla soy milk or rice milk as a mixer for protein powder? It's not too bad. I'll let you know what I come up with for chicken/turkey. I'll bet a standard salmon loaf or tuna-noodle recipe pureed and then baked until somewhere between a souffle and a pudding wouldn't be too bad. Hmmm - I hear my kitchen calling. Talk to you later. Jacqui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Nan E - What a great idea!!! I've never done any protein purees - I'll start experimenting and let you know. Only problem is, I hear our sense of taste and smell changes post-op and becomes very individual, at least for a while. So one person's heaven may be another's hell. Have you tried the vanilla soy milk or rice milk as a mixer for protein powder? It's not too bad. I'll let you know what I come up with for chicken/turkey. I'll bet a standard salmon loaf or tuna-noodle recipe pureed and then baked until somewhere between a souffle and a pudding wouldn't be too bad. Hmmm - I hear my kitchen calling. Talk to you later. Jacqui Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 so , I am sorry help me understand, You were on COBRA when you got approved Thanks Re: more chefs > I had COBRA aka TCC after leaving my job at a VA, taking time off, moving > and taking one at another VA without benefits. I had the same coverage with > COBRA as without it. I'm a federal employee. My insurance runs out next > month and I'm having to go with an individual policy with terrible benefits. > > in Seattle > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > Hey Joann, > > > bussiness....But I am scared as hell about INSURANCE... I went on COBRA > and > > I amm paying my monthly payments.. I still have UHC but has anyone out > there > > filed while on COBRA>>.A bit nervous.Well anyway Joann, I wish you the > best > > ! > > in NE > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 so , I am sorry help me understand, You were on COBRA when you got approved Thanks Re: more chefs > I had COBRA aka TCC after leaving my job at a VA, taking time off, moving > and taking one at another VA without benefits. I had the same coverage with > COBRA as without it. I'm a federal employee. My insurance runs out next > month and I'm having to go with an individual policy with terrible benefits. > > in Seattle > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > Hey Joann, > > > bussiness....But I am scared as hell about INSURANCE... I went on COBRA > and > > I amm paying my monthly payments.. I still have UHC but has anyone out > there > > filed while on COBRA>>.A bit nervous.Well anyway Joann, I wish you the > best > > ! > > in NE > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 so , I am sorry help me understand, You were on COBRA when you got approved Thanks Re: more chefs > I had COBRA aka TCC after leaving my job at a VA, taking time off, moving > and taking one at another VA without benefits. I had the same coverage with > COBRA as without it. I'm a federal employee. My insurance runs out next > month and I'm having to go with an individual policy with terrible benefits. > > in Seattle > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > Hey Joann, > > > bussiness....But I am scared as hell about INSURANCE... I went on COBRA > and > > I amm paying my monthly payments.. I still have UHC but has anyone out > there > > filed while on COBRA>>.A bit nervous.Well anyway Joann, I wish you the > best > > ! > > in NE > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Nan, I'm actually enjoying some store bought soups. I had 's Split Pea with Ham and Bacon. It was whole peas so I pureed it and made it creamy. Also Lipton Chicken Noodle. Before I went in for the surgery I had made some Beef Vegetable for the family and froze it. I thawed it and pureed it and it was sooooo good. Only strange thing I've made was this: I put cottage cheese, skim milk and crystal light lemonade mix in a blender. I thought it was yummy and called it cheesecake. I haven't eaten any baby food. Good luck and lots of love, Joann in Mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Nan, I'm actually enjoying some store bought soups. I had 's Split Pea with Ham and Bacon. It was whole peas so I pureed it and made it creamy. Also Lipton Chicken Noodle. Before I went in for the surgery I had made some Beef Vegetable for the family and froze it. I thawed it and pureed it and it was sooooo good. Only strange thing I've made was this: I put cottage cheese, skim milk and crystal light lemonade mix in a blender. I thought it was yummy and called it cheesecake. I haven't eaten any baby food. Good luck and lots of love, Joann in Mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Nan, I'm actually enjoying some store bought soups. I had 's Split Pea with Ham and Bacon. It was whole peas so I pureed it and made it creamy. Also Lipton Chicken Noodle. Before I went in for the surgery I had made some Beef Vegetable for the family and froze it. I thawed it and pureed it and it was sooooo good. Only strange thing I've made was this: I put cottage cheese, skim milk and crystal light lemonade mix in a blender. I thought it was yummy and called it cheesecake. I haven't eaten any baby food. Good luck and lots of love, Joann in Mobile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 --- chefschezvous@... wrote: > Hey to Jacqui and , > This is Joann in Mobile and guess what......I'm a chef too!! > Do we need to > start our own line of post op purees For all us common average adequet every day cooks-- YES, Please! I tasted baby food the other day--BLECH! and I can only deal with so much yogert. A friend promises me small portions of her very tasty soups post op-- but it would be real nice if people who understood the problem would come up with a tasty alternative to Ensure! Nan E. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 --- chefschezvous@... wrote: > Hey to Jacqui and , > This is Joann in Mobile and guess what......I'm a chef too!! > Do we need to > start our own line of post op purees For all us common average adequet every day cooks-- YES, Please! I tasted baby food the other day--BLECH! and I can only deal with so much yogert. A friend promises me small portions of her very tasty soups post op-- but it would be real nice if people who understood the problem would come up with a tasty alternative to Ensure! Nan E. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Yes. I had insurance through COBRA when I was approved and when I had surgery. Re: more chefs > > > > I had COBRA aka TCC after leaving my job at a VA, taking time off, moving > > and taking one at another VA without benefits. I had the same coverage > with > > COBRA as without it. I'm a federal employee. My insurance runs out next > > month and I'm having to go with an individual policy with terrible > benefits. > > > > in Seattle > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > > > > > > Hey Joann, > > > > > bussiness....But I am scared as hell about INSURANCE... I went on COBRA > > and > > > I amm paying my monthly payments.. I still have UHC but has anyone out > > there > > > filed while on COBRA>>.A bit nervous.Well anyway Joann, I wish you the > > best > > > ! > > > in NE > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Yes. I had insurance through COBRA when I was approved and when I had surgery. Re: more chefs > > > > I had COBRA aka TCC after leaving my job at a VA, taking time off, moving > > and taking one at another VA without benefits. I had the same coverage > with > > COBRA as without it. I'm a federal employee. My insurance runs out next > > month and I'm having to go with an individual policy with terrible > benefits. > > > > in Seattle > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > > > > > > Hey Joann, > > > > > bussiness....But I am scared as hell about INSURANCE... I went on COBRA > > and > > > I amm paying my monthly payments.. I still have UHC but has anyone out > > there > > > filed while on COBRA>>.A bit nervous.Well anyway Joann, I wish you the > > best > > > ! > > > in NE > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Yes. I had insurance through COBRA when I was approved and when I had surgery. Re: more chefs > > > > I had COBRA aka TCC after leaving my job at a VA, taking time off, moving > > and taking one at another VA without benefits. I had the same coverage > with > > COBRA as without it. I'm a federal employee. My insurance runs out next > > month and I'm having to go with an individual policy with terrible > benefits. > > > > in Seattle > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > > > > > > Hey Joann, > > > > > bussiness....But I am scared as hell about INSURANCE... I went on COBRA > > and > > > I amm paying my monthly payments.. I still have UHC but has anyone out > > there > > > filed while on COBRA>>.A bit nervous.Well anyway Joann, I wish you the > > best > > > ! > > > in NE > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Yumm! keep me posted-- I have my food processor cleaned and ready. No I haven't tried the rice or soy milk yet-- too chicken. Almond milk I could get behind, though!-Nan E. --- jloran@... wrote: > Nan E - > > What a great idea!!! I've never done any protein purees - > I'll start > experimenting and let you know. Only problem is, I hear our > sense of taste > and smell changes post-op and becomes very individual, at > least for a while. > So one person's heaven may be another's hell. Have you tried > the vanilla soy > milk or rice milk as a mixer for protein powder? It's not too > bad. I'll let > you know what I come up with for chicken/turkey. I'll bet a > standard salmon > loaf or tuna-noodle recipe pureed and then baked until > somewhere between a > souffle and a pudding wouldn't be too bad. Hmmm - I hear my > kitchen > calling. Talk to you later. > > Jacqui > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Yumm! keep me posted-- I have my food processor cleaned and ready. No I haven't tried the rice or soy milk yet-- too chicken. Almond milk I could get behind, though!-Nan E. --- jloran@... wrote: > Nan E - > > What a great idea!!! I've never done any protein purees - > I'll start > experimenting and let you know. Only problem is, I hear our > sense of taste > and smell changes post-op and becomes very individual, at > least for a while. > So one person's heaven may be another's hell. Have you tried > the vanilla soy > milk or rice milk as a mixer for protein powder? It's not too > bad. I'll let > you know what I come up with for chicken/turkey. I'll bet a > standard salmon > loaf or tuna-noodle recipe pureed and then baked until > somewhere between a > souffle and a pudding wouldn't be too bad. Hmmm - I hear my > kitchen > calling. Talk to you later. > > Jacqui > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2001 Report Share Posted May 6, 2001 Yumm! keep me posted-- I have my food processor cleaned and ready. No I haven't tried the rice or soy milk yet-- too chicken. Almond milk I could get behind, though!-Nan E. --- jloran@... wrote: > Nan E - > > What a great idea!!! I've never done any protein purees - > I'll start > experimenting and let you know. Only problem is, I hear our > sense of taste > and smell changes post-op and becomes very individual, at > least for a while. > So one person's heaven may be another's hell. Have you tried > the vanilla soy > milk or rice milk as a mixer for protein powder? It's not too > bad. I'll let > you know what I come up with for chicken/turkey. I'll bet a > standard salmon > loaf or tuna-noodle recipe pureed and then baked until > somewhere between a > souffle and a pudding wouldn't be too bad. Hmmm - I hear my > kitchen > calling. Talk to you later. > > Jacqui > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2001 Report Share Posted May 7, 2001 One thing I made immediately post op and still make was a spinach/veggie souffle. I really wanted veggies, even if it was a bite, and this had a little added protein too! saute a diced carrot, piece of celery and small onion in a little bit of olive oil and a nonstick pan. Add a little salt and pepper and oregano. Cook til soft. Then add 1 package of frozen spinach (thawed) or fresh spinach. You can also use zuchinni. I have done this with many veggies. Saute until cooked through-about 6 minutes for the spinach, longer if you are using zuchinni. Let cool a bit. meanwhile, separate 3 eggs. Whip the whites into stiff peaks. Put the spinach mixture into a food processor and add egg yolks and a little parmesan cheese-like a tablespoon. Puree until smooth. Pour into a big bowl and fold in the egg whites. Spray a loaf pan or individual ramekins with PAM. Pour mixture into pan and bake for about 45 minutes. Youll know its ready if you insert a knife in center and it comes out clean. Enjoy!! JILL K in NY 32 days post op __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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