Ideas on what to eat to start off with food wise

Hi Lilian. Buy a vitamix which can blend anything so you can have a well balanced meal and blend it. They aren’t cheap but really worth it. There’s only so much you can do with soups and smoothies 

Durhamlady said:

I am 15 weeks post treatment and have not had an appointment yet for my pet scan..

Don’t worry about that. I had mine at 16 and it still showed up a hot spot that had to be investigated. I think if oncologists had their way it would be left till six months but they have to factor in patient anxiety. I’m sure it will come soon. 

PS. Look at this thread 

community.macmillan.org.uk/.../1895570

Thanks for that thread Dani xxx

Hi Lillian I was week 18 befire I had my pet ct scsn. Msybe give them a call to ask ! 
Danis gjven goid advise re vitamix I bought a nutri bullett yiu coujd look at this’d. Can’t see anythjng wrong with trying to ready  meals and blending . But r maybe do a batch freeze make shepherds pie blend and freeze with extra veg in ind person foil trays. You  could do a stew and do same. Even blended spag bol it’s sbout getting the right consistency for you. Hugs H xx

Hi Durhamlady

I have been eating pureed food for 4 years now and blend a frozen meal that I have heated up (I don't want preparing meals to be too onerous but you could make your own stews etc and freeze portions but I am a bit lazy) and add in extra steamed veg. I steam extra veg and freeze in portions to later thaw and throw into my heated frozen meal. You just add extra fluid e.g. gravy, milk etc to get the consistency you want when you blend it. I find this is enough for about 3 meals depending on how much you eat.I sometimes puree a bought quiche for one and add extra veg but again you could make your own quiche and freeze in portions. Tuna mornay is also tasty pureed.

I blend steamed or tinned fruit and put over weetbix that is pre- moistened with milk or Fortisip and add custard or yoghurt. Sometimes I moisten with milk or Fortisip a slice of sponge cake (there are quite a lot of different flavours on the market) and add pureed fruit and yoghurt over the top. I try to get no sugar yoghurt and tinned fruit in juice not syrup to keep the sugar down.You can also make smoothies with different soft fruits to keep the tastes interesting.You can make your own desserts e.g. sago, semolina, self saucing puddings, blancmange etc if you want to and blend them in portions and freeze, but again I am a bit lazy and only do that occasionally.

I use a cheaper version of the nutribullet for steamed, soft food and that works well for small amounts.I have just invested in a Vitamix  blender that is quite expensive but have been able to extend my repertoire as it chpps/blends hard fruit and veg and nuts that do not work so well in my cheaper blender. You can blend anything in the Vitamix but if you are only on pureed food short term it is not worth the investment.

I have passed my menu by my dietician and she is happy that it is fairly well balanced. I also drink 3 Fortisip a day to make sure I get enough calories and am maintaining my weight.

Once you get your head around eating differently it is fine and you can vary the flavours so it does not get boring.

Lyn

Thank you so much for that information Sophie it means a lot. Hopefully I am only on blended till the swelling goes down on my epiglottis but this is something only time will tell. You have given me lots of information on cheaper alternatives and I am very grateful for that.  
Do you still have a peg in or do you just drink your fortisips.  
Take care, Lillian xx

Hi Lillian

Glad that there are some ideas that you can pick up on to make life a bit easier. I'm sure the swelling will go down but it will take time so fingers crossed the pureed diet is only short term.

It is 9 weeks since my last reconstruction surgery (upper jaw) and I was on a nasogastric tube for 2 weeks but now am able to drink with a cup which is great. Only drawback is that there is a lot of spillage as my lips do not meet properly on the right side of my mouth but I am getting better at it and most of it goes down.

Best wishes with your ongoing recovery.

Lyn

xx

Hi Durhamlady

I put this up a while ago for people, you could use some of the ideas and blend it down to what you can manage,ie liquid or puree.

I live on my own, so i know what you mean about the wastage.

I hope it helps 

Cat x

community.macmillan.org.uk/.../liquid-diet-ideas

I'm really sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with your diet, especially after treatment. Blending frozen meals can be a good idea, but it's essential to make sure they're safe to blend and meet your dietary needs. You might also consider reaching out to a nutritionist for personalized guidance.

Living on your own can be a bit overwhelming, but there are plenty of tips and tricks that can help. In the meantime, if you ever want a break from cooking and are looking for some variety in your meals, you can explore options for breakfast near me. It's a great way to enjoy different flavors and get some fresh air too.