For those of you who have requested recipes and ideas on pureed foods, or soft foods, check out the basic information section and post op food phases.  You will see a food list.  

The definition of the puree food phase is: food without chunks.  

One of my favorites is the Butternut Squash Puree from Williamsonomia.  It is available during the holidays.  I posted the soup recipe on the blog.  You can find it by doing a search over on the left, for butternut squash soup.    

There are also other selections of soups available in the soup section of your grocery store. Look for creamed soups or choose soups that can be blended smooth, your tummy is still healing.   

Remember to check the serving size...portion in relation to the fat and sugar counts.  Adding chicken, beef and vegetable stocks  will dilute these counts.  

Remember the key to this phase is to keep everything the consistency of baby-food.  Your new "baby" pouch needs help with digestion.  

The Magic Bullet and blender will be your friend! 

I try to add items to these sections when I discover new ideas and items...

Try pureeing items such as mashed potatoes, cauliflower, pears, applesauce and yogurts.  Try pureeing soft veggies and adding them into soups.  One of my favorites is the Jan's Save the Day Soup recipe.  I added it to mashed potatoes for a different flavor.  

The key is not to have it too "runny".  You want to consistency to be firmer as you progress during your food phases.  Liquids leave your tummy more rapidly, as you progress, you want food to stay in your pouch longer, but still be easy to digest.  Pureed items should be "baby food" consistency.  

Thanks you to all of you who respond under the comment section and are following the blog.   It is a real encouragement and I appreciate your input and support.  

Happy Holidays...

Julia