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9 days pro op...have a question?

tommietopcat
tommietopcat
I still doing pretty good!! I am getting my protein and still on puree stage. I am eating about 2 to 3 ounces a food a day. My question how oftern do I need to eat? Yes, it takes me a litte while to get down an ounce. I am just wondering.
deleted_user
deleted_user
tommie i dont know that theres any particular amount of times you "need" to eat...eat whenever you are feeling hungry...you of course need to keep your calorie count up to what your DOC or NUT recommends..but its not chiseled in stone...if you are doing your protien drinks i would not worry alot about "eating" persay...IMHO..
deleted_user
deleted_user
after i had my surgery years ago i was only alloed liquids for 5 weeks..jello,broth,etc...nothing to "eat" at all..times have changed i see because some docs must try to get you to start sooner to eat than in my day
tommietopcat
tommietopcat
Thank you!! I want to make sure that I am doing this right. By the way, I have not got hungry yet. I do drink my protien and take my vitamins. I am walking. I do not see a difference in myself yet but my family tell that my face is smaller. Also, i forgot how go applesause was..Lol!!!!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi Tommie

Here is my hospital's plan for the puree stage

Breakfast 1/4 - 1/2 cup food
Mid- morning Protein Shake
Lunch 1/4 - 1/2 cup food
Mid-afternoon Protein Shake
Dinner 1/4 - 1/2 cup food.

I have to aim for about 65 grams of protein a day, but I am most of the way there with the two shakes. The food I measure out but quit if I feel full. Cottage cheese, blended yoghurt, Refried beans, very tender chicken (I don't puree it, just chew till it's mush) fish, eggs, tuna, 98% fat free cream soups, etc. mashed potatoed, mashed banana, oatmeal, pureed veggies. Just eat the protein part of the meal first. I've also added laughing cow cheese wedges with no problem

Hope this helps.

Diana