Need food ideas for throat surgery

[Miztiki]

I'm having surgery on my vocal cords next week and need ideas on what foods are easy to swallow. Can you help?

[Miztiki]

So far my list is quite small:

Ensure (the nutrition drinks)

Jello

smooth soups

ice cream

pudding

Any other ideas? I'll be pretty sore for a couple/few weeks I guess. Thanks so much!

[Miztiki]

Pinging HungarianGypsy and her FReeper Kitchen Ping list!

[Keith in Iowa]

Whatever the Doctor & dietitian recommend...Ask them.

[Paved Paradise]

apple sauce (obviously, not chunky).

[RonF]

Beer has a lot of nutrition.

Sorry! Couldn't resist!

Applesauce, oatmeal.

[MeanWestTexan]

Frozen margaritas would probably work well.

[saganite]

I would add yogurt but wouldn't your doctor be able to provide you with the best foods for you? Even if something is easy to swallow it might not be good for your throat.

[Osage Orange]

2nd that...

Why ask a bunch of Freepers?

[mware]

I am recovering from gall bladder surgery. I know not the same thing but I suspect they will have you on a liquid diet, and work your way up to soft and more solid food.

Custards go down easy.

[stanz]

Poor you!
Do you like yogurt? Applesauce? Oatmeal or farina?
That's what they gave me years ago when I had a tonsillectomy.
If you can handle the calories, cheesecake mashed is another option...or anything mashed for that matter...mashed potatoes.......

[Miztiki]

I don't see the doc until the day before, and that doesn't give me time to cook whatever needs cooking, hence the post asking for help.

Otherwise that would be a good idea.

[Palladin]

A soft cheese omelet.

Baby food in a jar--I like Gerber's apricots!

Homemade egg custard with lots of vanilla.

Warm tea with honey.

[trisham]

Yogurt. Baby food. The choices are varied, from pureed fruits and vegetables to meats. I know, it sounds crazy, but they're easy!

[caseinpoint]

Instant potatoes (had to promote my former home state of Idaho);o)

[Enduring Freedom]

warning: do not eat while watching television, particularly the evening news

not only will you choke, you'll lose yesterday's lunch as well

[SGCOS]

All Day Energy Greens...or some other green drink. Not many calories, but a lot of herbs.

Mix it into a nice smoothie...yum...

[SF Republican]

Everything in the baby food section - lots of veggies and fruits, lastly Hagen Daas for desert.

[RedStateRocker]

Chicken Soup (how can anyone go wrong with chicken soup?)
Jello
Dal (Indian curry type stew)
Mashed Potatos (made with lots of demi-glace, parmesean and heavy cream)

[sockmonkey]

When my friend's child had her tonsils, and adenoids removed, they said no milk products for six weeks because of the mucus it creates..just a thought.

[Keith in Iowa]

Since the surgery is next week, you can call the doctor and ask tomorrow. And you could also call the hospital's dietitian and ask any questions you may have as well.