Re: Need help with liquid diet - not a fan of soups

[Guest guest]

-Im feeling the same way ,in need of real food, real soft food would

even be nice , Ive been drinkin atkins protien shakes and it is'nt a

great dining expierience,....I don't mind a Mcdonalds Milkshake for a

treat, just make sure its chocolate or vanilla , I tryed a strawberry

one last week which was immpossible (if your banded and splinted) It

just acted as a strainer and clogged up my mouth with strawberry

chunks and seeds,by the time that meal was over I was wearing most of

it.....

Rye and coke is nice too, in moderation I might add......

Have a good day

Bob

-- In orthognathicsurgerysupport , " bsk3282 "

<bskohler@g...> wrote:

> I had my surgery a little over a week ago and so far everything has

> gone fine. However, by far the hardest thing has been getting

enough

> calories. I don't like soup and already drinking ensure, boost, and

> even yogurt has begun to make me nauseated because it all tastes

the

> same. I have done ice cream a bit as well. I don't like soup, and

was

> wondering if anyone has any suggestions for things to eat that are

> liquids?

>

> Any suggestions will be appreciated

>

> K

[Guest guest]

> I had my surgery a little over a week ago and so far everything has

> gone fine. However, by far the hardest thing has been getting

enough

> calories. I don't like soup and already drinking ensure, boost, and

> even yogurt has begun to make me nauseated because it all tastes

the

> same. I have done ice cream a bit as well. I don't like soup, and

was

> wondering if anyone has any suggestions for things to eat that are

> liquids?

>

> Any suggestions will be appreciated

>

> K

, My surgery was just over a month ago and just figured out Beans

are a good and great thing. If you like beans of course. I buy all

different kinds ie black, pinto,chick, peas,navy, kidney add spices

and chicken broth to thin out. I bought a stick blender, $25.00 best

money I've spent in a long time. I heat them just a bit to blend the

flavors.Good protien and fiber plus they fill you up.

[Guest guest]

I worry about the same thing...my son is having surgery in July - he's 17, an

athlete, 6'2 and 175 lbs. I'm gathering ideas and products now trying to head

off the boredom of the meals. One thing I found is that Carnation Instant

Breakfast is available in cans. It is higher in sugar than Ensure or Boost, but

that's not a concern for him. The vitamins and other nutrients are very

comparable. I'm going to use the Vanilla flavor and add flavor extracts to

change it up for him. I have found root beer, orange, peppermint, rum, coconut

- I'm sure there are more.

Also, more fiber. There are some that can be added to liquids that don't have

any flavor. I'm not sure about it thickening before you can get it down - I'm

working on that. It just seems that the focus is on protein and carbs and

fiber isn't mentioned too much. It is filling and stays with you longer. If

I'm able to find more info on it, I'll send it to you.

Keep on healing!

D

bsk3282 wrote:

I had my surgery a little over a week ago and so far everything has

gone fine. However, by far the hardest thing has been getting enough

calories. I don't like soup and already drinking ensure, boost, and

even yogurt has begun to make me nauseated because it all tastes the

same. I have done ice cream a bit as well. I don't like soup, and was

wondering if anyone has any suggestions for things to eat that are

liquids?

Any suggestions will be appreciated

K

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[Guest guest]

I wouldn't buy too much Carnation Instant Breakfast because at least

for me, I was fine with Ensure/Boost for a couple of days but then

just the smell of it made me want to vomit. I have heard this comment

from other people as well. Even though, you buy different flavors it

doesn't make that much of a difference. If he likes soup then you

have plenty of options, and if he doesn't then I would also look at

juices. I have found that juices are good. They may not have lots of

calories, but at least they won't make you nausated.

Just throwing in my opinon

> I worry about the same thing...my son is having surgery in July - he's 17,

> an athlete, 6'2 and 175 lbs. I'm gathering ideas and products now trying to

> head off the boredom of the meals. One thing I found is that Carnation

> Instant Breakfast is available in cans. It is higher in sugar than Ensure

> or Boost, but that's not a concern for him. The vitamins and other nutrients

> are very comparable. I'm going to use the Vanilla flavor and add flavor

> extracts to change it up for him. I have found root beer, orange,

> peppermint, rum, coconut - I'm sure there are more.

>

> Also, more fiber. There are some that can be added to liquids that don't

> have any flavor. I'm not sure about it thickening before you can get it

> down - I'm working on that. It just seems that the focus is on protein and

> carbs and fiber isn't mentioned too much. It is filling and stays with

> you longer. If I'm able to find more info on it, I'll send it to you.

>

> Keep on healing!

>

> D

>

>

> bsk3282 wrote:

> I had my surgery a little over a week ago and so far everything has

> gone fine. However, by far the hardest thing has been getting enough

> calories. I don't like soup and already drinking ensure, boost, and

> even yogurt has begun to make me nauseated because it all tastes the

> same. I have done ice cream a bit as well. I don't like soup, and was

> wondering if anyone has any suggestions for things to eat that are

> liquids?

>

> Any suggestions will be appreciated

>

> K

>

>

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

I've actually been really pleased with Carnation Instant Breakfast.

I use the powder in the morning to make smoothies (I add frozen

fruit, yogurt, and milk). I bring a can of Carnation Instant

Breakfast to work for my lunch (plus a can of V8 juice). I'm not

bored yet...for my breakfast smoothies I add different types of

fruit, and the three choices I have at lunch (chocolate, vanilla, or

strawberry) are boring but at least filling enough to get me through

the afternoon. For dinner I make a big bowl of soup (I like soup, so

this is not a problem). Not the canned soup...usually these don't

taste so good blended.

Last night, however, I discovered that tamales are a perfect " soft

food. " Tamales are easily mashable and are a nice change from soup!

I am almost six weeks post-op, so soft foods are now an option for

me.

Just my two cents!

Willa

> > I had my surgery a little over a week ago and so far everything

has

> > gone fine. However, by far the hardest thing has been getting

enough

> > calories. I don't like soup and already drinking ensure, boost,

and

> > even yogurt has begun to make me nauseated because it all tastes

the

> > same. I have done ice cream a bit as well. I don't like soup,

and was

> > wondering if anyone has any suggestions for things to eat that

are

> > liquids?

> >

> > Any suggestions will be appreciated

> >

> > K

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

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> >

[Guest guest]

You can also blend in some cheese sauce, as long as you keep it thin

enough....

Cammie

> > I had my surgery a little over a week ago and so far everything

has

> > gone fine. However, by far the hardest thing has been getting

> enough

> > calories. I don't like soup and already drinking ensure, boost,

and

> > even yogurt has begun to make me nauseated because it all tastes

> the

> > same. I have done ice cream a bit as well. I don't like soup, and

> was

> > wondering if anyone has any suggestions for things to eat that

are

> > liquids?

> >

> > Any suggestions will be appreciated

> >

> > K

>

> , My surgery was just over a month ago and just figured out

Beans

> are a good and great thing. If you like beans of course. I buy all

> different kinds ie black, pinto,chick, peas,navy, kidney add spices

> and chicken broth to thin out. I bought a stick blender, $25.00 best

> money I've spent in a long time. I heat them just a bit to blend the

> flavors.Good protien and fiber plus they fill you up.

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,

I won't buy cases then! Good advice; I appreciate your input.

D

> > I had my surgery a little over a week ago and so far everything

has

> > gone fine. However, by far the hardest thing has been getting

enough

> > calories. I don't like soup and already drinking ensure, boost,

and

> > even yogurt has begun to make me nauseated because it all tastes

the

> > same. I have done ice cream a bit as well. I don't like soup,

and was

> > wondering if anyone has any suggestions for things to eat that

are

> > liquids?

> >

> > Any suggestions will be appreciated

> >

> > K

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > ---------------------------------

> >

[Guest guest]

Folks,

didn't your doctors tell you NO FRUITS WITH SEEDS FOR AT LEAST THE

FIRST WEEK!?! The seeds get stuck in between your teeth and braces

and make keeping your mouth clean a nightmare. I got a list yesterday

from my docs of what I could and could not eat during the first week

and strawberries, kiwis, raspberries and blackberries were all off

limits for the first week as were raw eggs (this was not as obvious

to me). I would say that you can liquidize almost anything in the

blender (although I'm not guaranteeing that it will taste good for

sure) if you add enough milk or water to water it down. If you want

something salty try blenderized carrots with a little bit of cream

and milk to liquify. Or Vichyoisse or Gazpacho soups are excellent

cold soups that can be an alternative to the standard boring soups.

Or take your favorite cookies, throw them into the blender with milk

and blend well. Strain if necessary. Nice mushy treat. I'll try to

think of some more interesting recipes for a liquid diet. I am

dreading the whole protein shake drinking part of the liquid diet.

Keep up the good progress guys!

Sara

> > I had my surgery a little over a week ago and so far everything

has

> > gone fine. However, by far the hardest thing has been getting

> enough

> > calories. I don't like soup and already drinking ensure, boost,

and

> > even yogurt has begun to make me nauseated because it all tastes

> the

> > same. I have done ice cream a bit as well. I don't like soup, and

> was

> > wondering if anyone has any suggestions for things to eat that

are

> > liquids?

> >

> > Any suggestions will be appreciated

> >

> > K

[Guest guest]

I have to say that pineapple does not work too well either. When

blended, it tends to just turn into tiny shreds that get stuck all

over the place, and before you know it, you can't drink anything (if

you are wired shut).

> > > I had my surgery a little over a week ago and so far

everything

> has

> > > gone fine. However, by far the hardest thing has been getting

> > enough

> > > calories. I don't like soup and already drinking ensure,

boost,

> and

> > > even yogurt has begun to make me nauseated because it all

tastes

> > the

> > > same. I have done ice cream a bit as well. I don't like soup,

and

> > was

> > > wondering if anyone has any suggestions for things to eat that

> are

> > > liquids?

> > >

> > > Any suggestions will be appreciated

> > >

> > > K