food tip for liquid diet

One of the hardest parts of the liquid diet for me (both pre-op and then first week post-op) was that almost every single thing I could eat had to be refrigerated and eaten with a spoon.  This made it very rough when I was on the go.  (This was particularly difficult during my pre-op diet since I was supposed to eat every 2 hours.)

Today I FINALLY found something that could have been shoved in my purse for snack emergencies.  GoGo Squeez applesauce.  In a squeeze container, no spoon or refrigeration required.  Also I'm not a huge fan of applesauce but the apple cinnamon is really tasty - AND no added sugar.  50 calories!  And at 3.2oz it's a nice size for post-op.

Anyway, just thought I'd share in case others had had similar troubles. :)

Thanks for the advice, I am going to try them next time I am at the store .  I am almost 12 wks out, but need snacks that travel well.

 

susan

My NUT said no applesauce until the pureed stage. So annoying to have a cooler with me everywhere!

You know, come to think of it, maybe applesauce was not first week for me either!  I'm on puree now.  I think first week was strained soup and pudding. :)

Don't worry - you'll be there soon!

I'm jealous that you are on pureed! I would kill for some babyfood right now!

I have to do three weeks of full liquid and then 4 weeks of pureed. Annoying NUT!

Guess I gotta do what the crazy NUT said! 

I live in Kennesaw and had 6/6 surgery. You are close to me right?

I have not done babyfood LOL.

I was really relieved that full liquid was only one week.  It was really rough getting in 3 protein shakes per day.

And yep I'm in Decatur.

Once we can eat real food again, we should meet up for lunch! I work on peachtree in midtown. I will be finally able to eat real food in August.

Jenn

That is still full of sugar.  Natural - yes - but pure carbs.  I don't recommend them.  For me nuts, nut butter, - is the best on a go snack.  

Well I wouldn't recommend like tons of applesauce obviously, but on the liquid diet I for one had really really limited options.  I wouldn't have been allowed nut butter.  Applesauce was literally the only non-refrigerated food I could have!

I use protein powder or premade shakes. And ice.. 

I use this: 

http://www.thermos.com/products/vacuum-insulated-18-oz-midni ght-blue-hydration-bottle.aspx

great in a car. Stainless  easy to clean. easy to use.. It is expensive but I bought one a year - and now I have 4 to use with cold or hot items. Does not leak, keep things cold or hot. Easy to clean. It will keep my shake cold all day long.  (can use regular ice). Target has them, sometimes Walmart or Walgreens..