Question:
im about to start my blended food diet

I'm 2 weeks post-op and about to start my blended food diet but i'm scared. someone told me that it feels like glass going down how true is that? and does it feel different than the liqued diet? thanx    — Patricia A. (posted on April 24, 2008)

April 24, 2008
I never had any problems at all and it never felt like glass going down. You can't eat much but never any problems with it.
   — nascar_angel_3_2003

April 24, 2008
Some food on different people have a different reaction or feeling. Ilove chicken, but it was 6 weeks before I could eat more than one bit. It is just how it sits on you new pouch and because there is stitches there, the food can make you feel full on a single bit. Just chop it up more and work your way from wet and finally chopped to chopping with your own teath. You will do fine. Best of success to you.
   — William (Bill) wmil

April 24, 2008
Your friend must have had a bad experience with intubation or something. Either that or they were trying to drink SAND. Unless you are blending potato chips or something crispy and you don't add liquids and chew properly, there shouldn't be a problem. Follow your doctor's dietary guidelines. DON'T try to cheat. Stay away from the CHIPS! ;-) Hugh
   — hubarlow

April 24, 2008
well one thing is for sure, you hear EVERYTHING on this site. I can't imagine why pureed food would feel like glass. If anything, that would be when you start real food and eat something harder, like a piece of meat. But that is why you're supposed to chew real well when you get to that point. I never had any problems with pureed food....I just didn't like it. Mental attitude about what you're doing is very important so please don't be scared. Just try things slowly and see what works for you. And don't believe everything you read on this site or others on the internet. Take everything "with a grain of salt".
   — cjjordan

April 24, 2008
well one thing is for sure, you hear EVERYTHING on this site. I can't imagine why pureed food would feel like glass. If anything, that would be when you start real food and eat something harder, like a piece of meat. But that is why you're supposed to chew real well when you get to that point. I never had any problems with pureed food....I just didn't like it. Mental attitude about what you're doing is very important so please don't be scared. Just try things slowly and see what works for you. And don't believe everything you read on this site or others on the internet. Take everything "with a grain of salt".
   — cjjordan

April 24, 2008
It is different then the liquid but i would not say it feels like glass. Just make sure you chew everything.
   — Alvernlaw

April 24, 2008
OMG...people are so wrong to fill your head with such images...STOP WITH THE FEAR...it is not that big of a deal...you will handle the transition well and proceed to heal and love your new life and body!!!!!
   — Samantha M.

April 24, 2008
I can only speak from my own experience but I have never had anything feel like glass. I had alot of trial and error but I can tell you that I ate alot of chicken, tuna and egg salad....blended really well ofcourse. It got me through my first couple of months. You have to do what works for you though...I have 4 friends that had the surgery and we were all different. You will find what works for you...but one thing I will say.....stay away from sugar!!! I am 5 years out and still maintained my weight and I watched my sugar. My other friends weren't so lucky because they went back to the sugar. There alot of sugar free stuff out there that are out there that are really good. keep up with support groups...they are alot of help. Your new life has just begun. I wish you the best of luck!
   — pjvegasgirl

April 24, 2008
I never heard that one before, and I was so happy to add new food to my otherwise boring diet that it was just plain wonderful. Who would have thought that I would call my Mom and tell her that I just had the BEST scrambled egg that I ever had in my life!!! Remember, everyone is different so problems that others have you may not and things that don't sit well with you may be fine with others. I cannot eat certain brands of american cheese, they make me feel horrible while other brands are fine. Enjoy your new food choices and remember you are still healing and this will all change with time, if something does not work out for you now, don't write it off your list, try it again later. Enjoy your new stage of food, I even liked baby food! I was also told by my nutritionist to use a baby spoon at that stag, worked out well for me. Tuna in the blender with some fat free mayo was my favorite and loaded with protein. Good luck to you. Diane
   — noboat4u

April 24, 2008
I ate pureed foods from the time I came home from the hospital and NEVER had any such sensation. Maybe the person who told you this had this unique sensation. Don't worry about it, we are all different and since I know of no one having this problem, go forward and think positively. You will do fine. Blessings to you on your journey...
   — Kathy T.

April 24, 2008
I ate pureed foods from the time I came home from the hospital and NEVER had any such sensation. Maybe the person who told you this had this unique sensation. Don't worry about it, we are all different and since I know of no one having this problem, go forward and think positively. You will do fine. Blessings to you on your journey...
   — Kathy T.

April 24, 2008
Hmmm I have never heard anybody say it felt like glass. I didn't have a problem at all. I couldn't tell the difference between the blended and liquid. Try not to be scared if it does hurt just take it easy and make sure you are getting your liquids and protein in. Best of luck! Angela
   — AuntThat

April 25, 2008
I'm sure for some people it might feel that way, but it didn't for me. Just eat slow (focus on what you are eating) and take small bites. Eating too fast or too much in a bite can cause pain in some/most post-RNYers.
   — gonnadoit

April 25, 2008
Whoever told you that must have had something majorly wrong with them. It does not feel like that at all. If anything it's a relief to get more solid food in even in the pureed form. Just go slow so you will know if your new tummy can tolerate it. It DOES NOT feel like glass! God Bless!!
   — Sillyguts

April 26, 2008
I never felt like any of my feel was glass! You just need to take it slow...introduce one new food at a meal so that if you have a problem you'll know what it is. My trouble food was tuna, but everyone is different. You shouldn't have any problems if you take it slow and make sure you wait in between bites. If I ate too fast I would get the feeling that something was stuck in my chest and frequently ended up vomiting, and that is not a pleasant feeling. No fluids with your solids either...1/2 hour before or 45 min to hour after. Good luck.
   — deebunny38

Click Here to Return