How soon did you eat Jello?

Jonathan · 02-05-2005, 02:58 PM

It's listed in my diet information as a "Stage One" food. (All of them are: water, tea, broth, gealtin, popsicles, juice, milk, coffee). I'm just wondering how soon you guys were able to eat Jello? I'm *finally* keeping down sips of broth, tea, and coffee. I'm not ready to try Jello yet, but I'm wondering when I should be so brave?

leatha_g · 02-05-2005, 03:05 PM

I ate it immediately. Jello was one of my best friends after surgery.

blossom · 02-05-2005, 03:09 PM

Jonathan, you could try sipping the jello while it's still warm and unjelled at this point. Considering your situation, though, you shouldn't try to eat any after it's jelled until you REALLY think you can keep it down.

I could eat jello the day after surgery, but I had a VERY fast and easy recovery. By week 4, I could eat a whole Whataburger with cheese! I'm soooo bad....

nightingale2u · 02-05-2005, 03:21 PM

Ate it immediately... and loved it. I'm so glad you are keeping some things down!!!! Just keep sipping... veeerrrryyy slowly. Still sorry for all of the hardship... but thrilled that things are improving!

GeezerSue · 02-05-2005, 03:26 PM

they fed it to me before I left the hospital the next day. I only managed a spoon or two...but that's a start.

Jonathon--do you live anywhere near a Jamba Juice or similar place? That was a nice treat during recovery. And a free protein boost gave it nutritional value.

Jonathan · 02-05-2005, 03:46 PM

There is one. Drinks like that scare me, though. When I was in 6th grade, my parents put me on Optifast. The first morning I had a shake was a school day, and I almost missed the bus because it tasted so bad, and my mom forced me to drink it, through my tears. I gagged, then vomited, and she still made me finish it. Because of that, to this day, a chocolate shake can make me gag, unless it's a REALLY good one. (Nevermind SlimFast.. that's not even an option.)

I know Jamba Juice is different... I'll give it a try... as long as it's not chocolate flavored =) Any suggestions on something I can get there that's as far away from "slim fast/optifast" as you can get?

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Originally Posted by GeezerSue

Jonathon--do you live anywhere near a Jamba Juice or similar place? That was a nice treat during recovery. And a free protein boost gave it nutritional value.

**Iluvharleys** · 02-05-2005, 05:14 PM

I ate it the day of surgery, they served it to me for supper that night. I only had a couple of bites though.

**Alexandra** · 02-05-2005, 06:16 PM

Jonathan, I'm so glad to hear you're doing better!! Isn't it great, the healing process? When one day is so much better than the last we have a whole new lease on life.

To answer your question, I still haven't had Jello. I hate the stuff almost as much as you hate shakes. (Horrible story, by the way. Heartbreaking. :( ) But it's very soft and shouldn't cause a problem as soon as you feel able to move on to slightly more substantial liquids.

Good luck!

HarleyNana · 02-05-2005, 06:48 PM

Immediately

Katie328 · 02-07-2005, 01:41 AM

See this is so weird...I was told NO way on the JEllo...it's considered a 'solid' food so I was prolly in week 4 before I was allowed to eat it...i guess it's the consistancy once it's cold...i dunno...everyone is different, and boy so are the doctors!!

KT

bigmom · 02-07-2005, 10:55 AM

Hi Jonathan,
I ate Jello the day after surgfery, if youind it hard to digest try keeping it in your mouth for a few seconds to liquify it, itis a good source of protien.

Jonathan · 02-07-2005, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmom

Hi Jonathan,
I ate Jello the day after surgfery, if youind it hard to digest try keeping it in your mouth for a few seconds to liquify it, itis a good source of protien.

What kind of Jello do you use? The stuff I have only has 1 gram of protein per serving. (And that's probably rounded up =) )

Jello is probably one of those foods that I used to love, but won't with the band. I liked taking big bites and let it jiggle down. When I chew it up enough to slide through, I don't like the texture anymore :(

kimberly · 02-07-2005, 12:15 PM

Hi Jonathan,
I was given jello the day after my procedure, I had a hard time with it the first couple of days, I found smooth yogurt went down better for me. I have just come off of full liquids, it goes by quickly. there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Kimberly

Banded January 7 2005

ArizonaBandit · 02-20-2005, 02:17 AM

I agree with the Jamba Juice idea (or even Orange Julius is yummy). But can I recommend a cheaper/more healthy version?

1/2 cup non fat yogurt (or ice milk or low fat ice cream)
4 whole strawberries (or 1/4 banana, or whatever)
2 packets of Splenda
1/4 cup of orange juice (or whatever juice)
Ice (about 6-8 cubes will do ya)

BLEND WELL and viola! This is the one serving version. Just keep adding/double for need. BTW: Target has a new blender!!! It is a single serving cup on the go! I think it is 19.99 but the cup goes with you and has a lid for the car!!

sharon · 02-23-2005, 10:58 PM

I ate jello the 4th day but only because my firend had made me lime jello and yeooooowww that was gross.

I have an Atkins Chocolate (the kind in the can ready to drink) drink every morning, great source or protein and vitamins and it tastes great!!! No gritty weird after taste.