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Posted 12/1/2011 8:39 PM (GMT 0)

Hello - this is my third post and I have found the feedback very helpful - so here I am again.

I went to my GI yesterday to do a follow up from the surgeon that I saw last month.  Well to make a long story short - I am currently on Remicade which I started in September while in the hospital.  I am taking my fourth infusion on Saturday.  Well since I'm feeling SO well (yeah OK), and haven't made any trips to the hospital in the last two months, they want to postpone my surgery until next fall, if everything stays as is.  So in the mean time I have to CONTINUE on my restricted diet.  This diet is chicken, limited steak, white rice, white bread, rice crackers, eggs, bananas and pureed vegetables (low fibre of course). 

 

What I'm looking for is there anyone who can pass on any pureed vegetable recipes - OMG I can't eat the same thing over and over again for the next 6-9 months.  There has to be something better out there than what I'm eating...

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH !

 

Posted 12/1/2011 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
I don't think you'd have to continue on this diet all the way until next year. Keep it up until you're feeling really well. Is there a stricture that is concerning your docs? Perhaps you can do another SBFT in a few months to see if it's resolving with Remicade.

As far as pureed vegetables go, how about roasting some and then pureeing? That will give you some nice flavor. For Thanksgiving I roasted cut-up eggplant, bell pepper, red onion and garlic together, then pureed it. With some lemon juice, salt and pepper that was super nice.
Posted 12/1/2011 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
I suggest popping down to the library and getting some healthy baby food cookbooks. That's what I've done when I'm stuck on liquids and purees, and the recipes there can be very helpful.

In the meantime, carrot and parsnip pureed together is nice :-).
Posted 12/1/2011 10:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Kazbern: Yes I was hospitalized because of a stricture in September (and hospitalized twice for a week each time in July and August). So this eating restriction was a big thing for me - but my GI specifically said not to add any cooked vegetables in my diet for at least 6 months. Thanks for the posts - I will try these pureed foods.
Posted 12/2/2011 1:18 PM (GMT 0)
There is a cookbook which is out of print but used copies can be found on Amazon for about $4. "Cooking Well for the Unwell" by Eileen Behan. She is a Registered Dietitian. The book has many different sections in it about all the different dietary needs any type of patient might have during recovery from an illness or while dealing with a long term illness. Within each section she has recipes to go along with the theme of the chapter. There is also a large chapter with basic healthy recipes for a sick patient to encourage healthy eating. One section is about soft, full liquid diets. She has ideas for smoothies that are savory instead of sweet. Curry veggie soups. Ideas on how to add extra protein into your meals so that you don't lose calories. Over all it is well worth trying to get the book. I have 2 copies. One for me and one that I loan out to any of my friends who are either sick or caring for a sick loved one.
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